WO2024158680A1 - Aqueous formulation including dissolved hydrogen gas and minerals and additives and water dispensing device producing same - Google Patents
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- the present application is directed to an aqueous formulation including a 3-D helical structure of polygonal water molecules having a hollow lumen, with dissolved hydrogen gas, minerals and additives, and the preparation of the aqueous formulation.
- the aqueous formulation of the present application has long-term stability whereby the concentration of dissolved hydrogen gas in the aqueous formulation is maintained over time.
- the present disclosure also relates to devices or systems for producing structured water, which includes and maintains a high concentration of dissolved hydrogen over time, where the devices or systems include several modular units, including a structured water generator that produces the structured water.
- FIG.8 shows the pattern of blood flow on the left and right sides of the heart.
- LV left ventricle
- RV right ventricle
- Ao aorta
- PA pulmonary artery.
- the blood flow pathways are emitted from the mitral and tricuspid valves during early and later diastole and traced to the final systole.
- the flow of the blood is turbulent, and forms a vortex.
- the formation of a vortex flow in the heart is believed to be more efficient in filling the ventricle during a diastole.
- Another way water improves the immune system is through the production of lymph. Lymph or lymphatic fluid runs through the human body with a very simple function: collecting bacteria from the body and carrying them to the lymph nodes, where said bacteria are destroyed. Lymphatic fluid can prevent extremely serious diseases, such as leukemia.
- Water has very particular properties in the environment, and it can be found as three phases of matter – (1.) solid (in the form of ice), (2.) liquid (in the form of common water); and (3.) gas (in the form of steam or moisture).
- Micronutrients in water also affect intracellular behavior in both an innate type immune system, which is involved in all levels of immune response, and the adaptive type immune response, which is activated by innate immunity when there is a serious infection.
- the most important micronutrients for the proper function of the immune system are vitamins A, C, D, E, B2, B6 and B12, folic acid, beta-carotene, copper, iron, selenium, zinc, potassium, manganese, and silicon, but are not limited thereto.
- the characteristics and properties of water can be improved by including dilute gases, such as oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and hydrogen. Of these, there has been increasing interest in the development of water containing dissolved hydrogen.
- Molecular hydrogen (H2) is the element in the universe. This property lets hydrogen diffuse into every structure of the human body without any support. Thus, hydrogen can enter any cell just by diffusing through it, and without the need to be combined with any other elements or compounds or for additional carriers to aid in the diffusion process.
- Another benefit of consuming water with dissolved hydrogen is that it stimulates the formation of more than two hundred natural antioxidant systems in the human body that prevent cellular damage caused by oxidative stress of oxygen radicals that deteriorates cellular membranes and organelles, and alters DNA.
- the ability of hydrogen to diffuse into cells without a carrier stimulates the aforementioned formation of antioxidants.
- hydrogen dissolved in water is able to act directly on the metabolic pathway of the formation of natural antioxidants, as well as indirectly by promoting metabolic pathways that prevent this alteration.
- hydrogen participates in the regulation of cell growth and natural cell death, which makes it an important component of the process of regulating tumor growth and cancer pathology.
- H2 Molecular hydrogen
- energy i.e., using molecular hydrogen as an important vector for storage and distribution of energy
- beneficial medicinal properties of molecular hydrogen for improving quality of life For this reason, hydrogen is considered a source of clean energy and a vector of human health.
- Different experiments have been carried out by the scientific community, which show that water with dissolved molecular hydrogen provides many benefits for human beings at the cellular level, including improvements to many systems of the human body.
- Said safety profile of hydrogen can be considered paradoxical because the chemotherapeutic agents that induce biological effects should have both beneficial and harmful effects depending on the dose, timing, location, duration, etc.
- harmful effects have not been reported as yet for hydrogen.
- the harmful effects of ingesting molecular hydrogen are very transient and mild, and they are obscured by the beneficial effects or any potential harmful effects are mediated by the beneficial effects through a hormetic phenomenon.
- Conventional water treatment methods include magnetization (WO 2013/044929), high-capacity, ecological purification (WO 2010/0005276), and filtration devices that remove microorganisms and organic contamination and/or sterilize the containers and water lines (US Patent Nos. 6,797,165 and 8,968,568).
- Conventional water dispensing methods and devices include vending or dispensing systems for providing purified water in response to a customer request (US Patent No. 4,969,991).
- Conventional purification mechanisms also include activated carbon filters, ion exchange resin beds, reverse osmosis (RO) filters, microbial sterilization, and the like.
- hydrogen-rich water generators include an electrolysis method of generating hydrogen in water (WO 2011/139019).
- WO 2013/044929 describes a device for magnetizing and transmitting harmony to water contained in bottles when the water bottle has been installed, during which time the surface of the bottle is in contact with the device, said device comprising magnets, lights, landscape drawings, positive written messages and a mini sound system playing classical music.
- WO 2013/044929 describes four different devices for treating water contained in bottles. Each of the water-treatment devices includes six magnets and a mini sound system, as well as lights, landscapes of different colors and a positive message that is incorporated into the disclosure.
- WO 2010/0005276 describes a high-capacity, ecological purifying filter for non- potable, rain, or other water, made of very strong materials lasting for more than twenty years.
- Patent 8,968,568 describes a water or liquid substance filtration device which removes microorganisms and organic contamination and sterilizes the containers and water lines after the unit.
- the unit is portable or can be mounted stationary.
- the unit has a five-stage filtration and sterilization system controlled by an independent onboard computer system that can link to a central computer system to keep track of all independent units.
- the unit physically filters out of the water contaminants that can be reused, destroyed, or flushed down a safe drain. It can also be modified to filter for a certain size of particulate, making recovery of certain substances possible.
- the unit has a self-diagnostic system that can determine if the unit is operating properly and can shut down a part thereof if one of the capillary units fails. [0025] U.S.
- Patent 6,797,165 describes a modular water filter system having a plurality of filter canister receptacles, each receptacle having a diverter valve for routing water into and out of the particular canister installed in the receptacle.
- the diverter valves are interconnected by water hoses such that water is sequentially filtered by flowing into the first diverter valve, through its installed filter canister, then to the second diverter valve and through its installed filter canister, and through the succeeding diverter valves and filter canisters to a final tap.
- the filter configuration including filter type, filter quality, and filter sequence, is changed by simply installing different filter canisters into the diverter valves.
- U.S. Patent US 4,969,991 discloses a vending or dispensing system for providing purified water in response to a customer request.
- the water dispensing system has a water reservoir or tank containing first stage purified water and is provided with a subsystem for circulating water from the reservoir microbial sterilizer on at least a periodic basis for a predetermined period of time to maintain water quality within the tank.
- the water is passed through the microbial sterilizer before entering the tank for the first time as first stage water.
- Additional features described to ensure water purity include flushing or rinsing the lines between a first stage water purification mechanism and the water reservoir prior to topping off the reservoir with purified water, and providing control mechanisms for ensuring that sump liquid cannot be suctioned back into the system.
- the purification mechanism of which there may be more than one, may include, but is not limited to, an activated carbon filter, an ion exchange resin bed, a reverse osmosis (RO) filter and the like.
- the microbial sterilizer may include such equipment as one or more or multi-stage ultraviolet (UV) sterilizers.
- the entire system is operated by a microcontroller in response to user commands.
- WO 2011/139019 describes a hydrogen-rich water generator, in which an electrolysis cell including a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and a high polymer ion-exchange resin membrane is disposed at the lower portion of a removable drinking cup wherein said portable hydrogen-rich water generator includes: a cistern base including a float valve enabling a predetermined level of water to be supplied consistently from a water bottle; said drinking cup, which is installable at the cistern base; and a power supply for applying direct current electricity to the electrolysis cell.
- the electrolysis cell electrolyzes the water in the cistern base to generate oxygen by means of the positive electrode on the cistern-base-side, and generate hydrogen by means of the negative electrode on the drinking-cup-side.
- the hydrogen is dissolved for a short period of time in the clean water in the drinking cup to generate hydrogen-rich water.
- a problem with hydrogen is that it is quickly lost to the atmosphere, which is the reason most water brands on the market have a low concentration of dissolved hydrogen in amounts of about 10 parts to 2,000 parts per billion, and such dissolved hydrogen is easily lost to the environment.
- a water molecule is generally denoted by the formula H 2 O.
- H2O molecular and the possibility of forming hydrogen bridges various different structures can be formed under appropriate pressure and temperature conditions, such as semi- structures of H3O2 in liquid form.
- Semi-structures are formations of hydrogen bridges and weak bonds within a fluid, which are capable of changing the properties of the fluid.
- Much progress has been made in understanding the relationship between the structure of H 3 O 2 and its physicochemical properties.
- these studies have mainly focused on the surface of common water and interaction of the surface water molecules with gels having biological characteristics.
- the structure and growth of planar structures of water at different interface have been studied earlier. These previous studies are related to natural hydrogen bridge interactions in a particular zone, and do not include any external energy forces applied thereto. The interaction of adjacent water molecules through hydrogen-bonding is comparable to or stronger than the interaction between water and a substrate.
- H2 Bonds Hydrogen bridging is an electrostatic force between an electronegative atom or molecule and a hydrogen atom. Energy of such hydrogen bridging is lower than the energy of a conventional covalent bond by about 5 kJ/mol to 30 kJ/mol.
- Structured Water and the H3O2 Molecule requires a relatively low temperature around 4°C and pressures close to atmospheric pressure.
- the arrangement of H 2 O molecules at or around 4°C is ideal for the formation of H 3 O 2 molecules because the density of H2O is highest at this temperature.
- the hydrogen bond interactions are not sufficient to maintain a matrix of H 2 O molecules that facilitates the formation of H 3 O 2 . Therefore, it is necessary to limit the environmental conditions to which the molecules are exposed to promote molecular structural formation in the aqueous medium.
- the water structure is similar to a cell, and this structure is not sensitive to changes in physical properties such as surface tension, density and specific heat.
- XPS X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy
- XAS X-ray absorption spectroscopy
- XES X-ray emission spectroscopy
- IRAS infrared reflection absorption spectroscopy
- Raman spectroscopy aggregate frequency generation (SFG)
- crystallographic techniques such as low-energy electron diffraction (LEED), grazing X-ray diffraction, and the like, have also provided additional information regarding the interaction between adjacent water molecules.
- Adsorption energies of water vary between 0.1 and 0.4 eV, which is on the order of the energy of a hydrogen bond ( ⁇ 0.25 eV). Adsorption energy depends on the metal and was found to be classified in the order Au ⁇ Ag ⁇ Cu ⁇ Pd ⁇ Pt ⁇ Ru ⁇ Rh, reflecting the strength of the oxygen-metal bond (A. Verdaguer et al, 2006).
- Pollack 2003 also explains the mechanisms of water retention and poses two hypotheses: (1.) the mechanistic retention of water and relationship with the osmotic pressure; and (2.) the attraction of water dipoles to charged surfaces to form multilayers. Further discussion of the formation of multilayer water structures are described in Pollack 2003; “Surface forces in adsorbed multilayers of water on quartz”, R.M. Pashley, J.A. Kitchener, J. Colloid Interface Sci. 71 (1979) 491–500 (Pashley 1979); and “Role of hydration and water structure in biological and colloidal interactions”, J.N. Israelachvili, H. Wennerström, Nature 379 (1996) 219–225 (Israelachvili 1996).
- Hwang et al. proposes a heterogeneous structure of water, where water includes two types of structures based on its density (“Exclusion zone and heterogeneous water structure at ambient temperature”, Hwang SG, Hong JK, Sharma A, Pollack GH, Brug G, 2018 (Hwang et al.2018).
- Other examples of structural formations on metals in aqueous media are described in acidic media (pH ⁇ 2.8) with transition metals such as scandium ( “H 3 O 2 Bridging Ligand in a Metal–Organic Framework.
- CN105105256A describes a hydrogen-enriched health beverage that contains drinking water, with added hydrogen and water soluble plant extracts containing natural small molecular group substances.
- US20160249668 describes a hydrogen-containing drink containing a functional ingredient such as tea and hydrogen water.
- the functional ingredient is selected from teas; fruits, vegetables, and plants; sugars and sweeteners; polyphenols; vitamins and coenzymes; amino acids and proteins; oxidoreductases; citric acids; and yeast extracts and polydextroses, and are blended with hydrogen water.
- the hydrogen-containing drink is prepared by: degassing water as a raw material, dissolving hydrogen gas in the degassed water through a gas-permeable hollow fiber membrane to produce hydrogen water, and dissolving or mixing the functional ingredient in the produced hydrogen water, or dissolving or mixing the functional ingredient in water as a raw material, degassing the obtained solution or mixture, and dissolving hydrogen gas in the degassed solution or mixture through a gas-permeable hollow fiber membrane.
- WO2017177823 describes a hydrogen-containing beverage and a preparation method therefor.
- the hydrogen-containing beverage comprises drinking water, hydrogen, and plant solids.
- the mass concentration of hydrogen is 0.01 ppm to 6 ppm
- the plant solids are insoluble matters dispersed in the hydrogen-containing beverage
- the mass ratio of the plant solids ranges from 0.1% to 15%.
- the preparation method comprises: selecting one or more of the following plants: nuts, beans, fruits, grains and edible Chinese herbal medicines; adding hydrogen or hydride into the drinking water to obtain hydrogen-containing water; and placing the selected one or more plants into the hydrogen-containing water, and grinding to obtain the hydrogen-containing beverage.
- US Patent No.11,224,239 describes a process of producing hydrogen water including the steps of: cooling water to a temperature at which the hydrogen atoms of the water molecule expand to create a space between these atoms and bringing the cooled water into contact with gaseous hydrogen, and then heating the water to trap the gaseous hydrogen in the space created by the expanded hydrogen atoms of the water molecule.
- the hydrogen water has a hydrogen content of from 3 parts per million to 10 parts per million.
- the hydrogen water may be filled in pouches with the hydrogen water in the pouch having a hydrogen content of 1.7 parts per million to 4 parts per million.
- 2008/0226566 describes the use of a composition containing at least one not easily water-soluble calcium salt and/or a composite material thereof, to protect and/or therapeutically treat and/or preventively treat teeth and/or bones in case of damage or prevent damage resulting from external influences, especially biological, chemical, physical, and/or microbiological influences, particularly to prevent and repair bone and tooth erosion, especially the enamel, maintain the enamel, protect teeth from aggressive acids, particularly caused by bacterial activity or the effect of acids contained in food, protect teeth from demineralizing, seal cracks, provide protection against and/or repair primary lesions and/or initial cavities in the enamel, smooth the tooth surface, prevent cavities make it easier to clean teeth, improve the mechanical resistance of teeth, and generally keep teeth healthy.
- 7,090,878 describes a water composition that is fortified with at least one mineral and has a pH between about 2.5 and 9.5.
- the water composition has a redox potential that satisfies the following equation: 0 ⁇ RP-(A-B*pH) wherein RP is the redox potential in millivolts of the mineral-containing water composition, pH is the pH of the mineral-containing water composition, A is 400 and B is 20.
- the mineral is preferably selected from calcium, iron, zinc, copper, manganese, iodine, magnesium, and mixtures thereof.
- the mineral-fortified water composition is preferably substantially free of flavor or sweetener compounds.
- the water composition has no metallic taste or after-taste, a Hunter colorimetric "b" reading of less than 5.0, and an NTU turbidity value of less than 5.0.
- the mineral-fortified water may optionally contain other nutrients and vitamins, for example, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, niacin, thiamin, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B 12, folic acid, selenium, and pantothenic acid.
- AU 2003218893 describes a manufactured mineral water made from biologically acceptable soluble salts of four different groups which may be made separately.
- Group A elements consist of calcium at a final concentration of between 25 and 82 mg/L and magnesium at a final concentration of between 6 and 18 mg/L.
- Group B elements consist of phosphorus at a final concentration of between 15 and 80 mg/L, potassium at a final concentration of between 50 and 180 mg/L, silicon at a final concentration of between 0.45 to 1.5 mg/L, sodium at a final concentration of between 3 and 30 mg/L, and chlorine at a final concentration of between 3 and 28 mg/L.
- Group C elements consist of boron at a final concentration of between 0 and 60 ⁇ g/L, chromium at a final concentration of between 0 and 0.5 ⁇ g/L, cobalt at a final concentration of between 0 and 0.5 ⁇ g/L, copper at a final concentration of between 0 and 12 ⁇ g/L, iodine at a final concentration of between 0 and 6 ⁇ g/L, lithium at a final concentration of between 0 and 1.5 ⁇ g/L, manganese at a final concentration of between 0 and 1.5 ⁇ g/L, molybdenum at a final concentration of between 0 and 1.5 ⁇ g/L, nickel at a final concentration of between 0 and 0.5 ⁇ g/L, selenium at a final concentration of between 0 and 100 ⁇ g/L, tin at a final concentration of between 0 and 1.5 ⁇ g/L, vanadium at a final concentration of between 0 and 0.1 ⁇ g/L and zinc at a final concentration
- Group D consists of iron at a final concentration of between 0 and 20 ⁇ g/L.
- the pH is preferably adjusted to a final value of between 6.6 to 8.0 for still water or a final value of between 2.5 to 8.0 for aerated or carbonated water.
- JP 4653945 describes pharmacologically functional water that contains, as an active ingredient, an antioxidant water comprising hydrogen-dissolved water and a precious-metal colloid.
- the hydrogen-dissolved water contains hydrogen molecules serving as substrates in raw water, and the precious-metal colloid is contained in the hydrogen-dissolved water and catalyzes a reaction which decomposes the hydrogen molecules into hydrogen atoms as a product.
- US Publication No. 20040096547 describes a natural energy drink which provides onset and steady maintenance of energy, mental alertness and nutrition to the consumer, as well as kits comprising the compositions of using the compositions.
- the natural energy drink of this reference includes one or more disaccharides, one or more carbohydrate complexes, one or more proteins, one or more stimulants and a vitamin premix which includes at least three vitamins.
- the natural energy drink may optionally, but preferably, include one or more, flavanols, acidulants, coloring agents, minerals, soluble fibers, non- caloric sweeteners, flavoring agents, preservatives, emulsifiers, oils, carbonation components, and the like, to enhance, for example, its performance in providing energy, mental alertness, organoleptic properties, and nutritional profile.
- US Patent No. 7,799,363 describes a protein beverage that may provide a relatively high protein content, ranging from about 0.01% by weight to about 15% by weight, while optionally employing a carbonation concentration between about 0.1 volumes of carbonation (per volume of liquid drink) to about 6 volumes of carbonation.
- the protein is a whey protein, or others.
- the protein beverage may contain juice and/or an additive which provides energy generation enhancement.
- the protein beverage may be heat treated to inactivate pathogenic microbes in the presence of the carbonation, which may be used to provide taste and mouth feel for the drink.
- the treatment for pathogenic microbe inactivation is carried out in the individual package used for storage and handling of the protein drink.
- the protein beverage may be prepared from a protein beverage concentrate, which may be in the form of a syrup concentrate or a powder concentrate.
- 7,897,192 describes a carbonated protein beverage/drink composition that provides a relatively high protein content, ranging from about 2% by weight to about 15% by weight, while simultaneously employing a carbonation concentration between about 0.1 volumes of carbonation (per volume of liquid drink solution or liquid drink suspension) to about 4 volumes of carbonation.
- the preferred protein is whey protein.
- the carbonated protein beverage may contain an additive which enhances energy generation.
- the carbonated protein beverage is heat treated to inactivate microbes in the presence of the carbonation. Typically, the treatment for microbe inactivation is carried out in the individual package used for storage and handling of the carbonated protein drink.
- compositions that contain water-soluble vitamin E derivative mixtures (compositions), such as tocopherol polyethylene glycol succinate (TPGS), TPGS analogs, TPGS homologs and TPGS derivatives.
- the water-soluble vitamin E mixtures contain mixtures that include dimers and of the vitamin E derivative, where the amount of dimer is greater than 12%, such as 29%, 35%, 50%, 60%, and the amount of monomer is less than 87% by weight of the water-soluble vitamin E derivative mixture.
- products containing the water-soluble vitamin E derivative mixtures including concentrates for dilution into aqueous beverages and compositions for direct ingestion.
- AU 2018202660B2 describes beverages comprising rare sugars and sweetness enhancers, wherein the sweetness enhancers are present at or below the sweetness recognition threshold concentration. Also provided are methods for improving the sweetness of a beverage comprising rare sugars by adding a sweetness enhancer in a concentration at or below its sweetness recognition threshold. Beverages comprising natural high potency sweeteners and rare sugars with sugar-like characteristics are also provided, wherein the natural high potency sweetener and rare sugars are present in particular weight ratios.
- CA 2493066 describes a method for producing a coconut water beverage having a pH below 4.5 by adding a food grade acid to coconut water.
- the method coverts coconut water from a low-acid food to a high-acid food which allows the coconut water to be subjected to less severe commercial sterilization processing and preserves the natural taste and aroma of the coconut water.
- CA ’066 is also directed to a blended beverage comprising coconut water and fruit juices that have natural isotonic properties.
- AU 2009297493 describes a carbonated drink having a high gas pressure and showing an increased drinkability which has improved bubble qualities, is packed in a container provided with a resealable cap and can sustain a stimulating feeling, light taste and refreshing coolness characteristic to carbonated drinks having high gas pressure even in the case where it is stored after opening the container and then resealing.
- the packed carbonated drink of AU ’493 contains at least one kind of condensed phosphate at a concentration of 50 ppm to 2000 ppm inclusive and a gas pressure of 2.0 to 5.0 kg/cm.
- CN 102551141 describes a coconut water beverage and a preparation method and application thereof.
- the coconut water beverage comprises coconut water puree, coconut polypeptide powder, natural coconut water, and auxiliary materials such as a thickening agent, a sweetener, an acidulant, table salt, water, and the like.
- the weight ratio of the coconut water puree to the coconut polypeptide powder to the natural coconut water is 1:(0.1-0.25):(0.1-0.5).
- the coconut water beverage of CN ’141 the coconut water puree and the coconut polypeptide powder are taken as main and a certain amount of natural coconut water is added at the same time to compound the taste; and the coconut water beverage maintains the pure taste of the natural coconut water, is crystal, perfectly clear, cool and thirst- quenching, has unique flavor, is rich in nutrient components, has the effects of cooling, releasing toxins, tonifying spleen, promoting appetite, resisting fatigue and the like, and can meet the demands of people for the dual benefits of nutrition and health care.
- the preparation method for the coconut water beverage is easy to operate and is suitable for industrialized production.
- EP 2510801 describes a reduced calorie beverage including rebaudioside A, erythritol and D-tagatose as a sweetener; and includes tea beverages, coffee beverages, juices, reduced calorie beverages, diet beverages, and near waters, and corresponding concentrates, as well as a carbonated soda beverage including rebaudioside A and D.
- EP 2814332 describes nanoparticles for encapsulating compounds, the preparation and uses thereof. The nanoparticles are based on a hydrophobic vegetable protein, particularly zein, and a water miscible non-volatile organic solvent, particularly propylene glycol, and can encapsulate or incorporate a product of interest for use in the agricultural, cosmetic, food or pharmaceutical fields.
- ES 2456704 describes beverage compositions including a steviol glycoside and a berry component.
- ES 2609654 describes a nutritional composition for promoting musculoskeletal health in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
- the nutritional composition includes casein protein, vitamin K in a ratio of vitamin K1:vitamin K2 of 3:1 to 1:3, vitamin K in an amount of 3.5-20 ⁇ g/100 kcal of the nutritional composition, vitamin D and alpha-linolenic acid.
- a pharmaceutical formulation, a nutritional formulation, a tube-feed formulation, a dietary supplement, a functional food, a beverage product or a combination thereof including the nutritional composition is also described.
- a method for improving musculoskeletal health is also described.
- CA 2850550 describes nutritional beverage compositions including high concentrations of protein, and methods making nutrition beverage compositions including high concentrations of protein.
- KR 102314002 describes a low- beverage capable of providing excellent functional characteristics and functionality, and including a sweetener containing allulose, an acidity adjuster, and water, and has 90 wt% or more of moisture content with respect to 100 wt% of the total water beverage.
- US Patent No. 10,849,339 describes beverages including rare sugars and sweetness enhancers, wherein the sweetness enhancers are present at or below the sweetness recognition threshold concentration. Also provided are methods for improving the sweetness of a beverage including rare sugars by adding a sweetness enhancer in a concentration at or below its sweetness recognition threshold.
- Beverages comprising natural high potency sweeteners and rare sugars with sugar-like characteristics are also provided, wherein the natural high potency sweetener and rare sugars are present in particular weight ratios.
- US Publication No.20050202146 describes a water-based beverage containing soluble fibers.
- the water composition is substantially demineralized and has a neutral or acidic pH.
- the soluble fibers contained in the water composition are selected from oligosaccharides with a chain length of about 2 to 20 units and digestion-resistant malto-oligosaccharides with a molecular weight of about 2000.
- the water composition of the ’146 Publication may be stored without any adverse effect such as hydrolysis of oligosaccharides, precipitation of the soluble fibers contained therein, and the like.
- none of these references describe an enriched water product that includes a high concentration of dissolved hydrogen in combination with minerals and additives that provide additional health benefits.
- a water-based beverage that provides the benefits of dissolved hydrogen in combination with desirable minerals and additives, and is able to maintain the concentration of these components over time.
- an inventive aspect of this application is a system for dispensing structured water of this invention similar to water from natural sources (e.g. water springs and/or waterfalls) wherein the structured water is artificially created by implementing, for example, chemical, mechanical and magnetic means.
- An objective of this invention is an aqueous beverage with molecular gaseous hydrogen dissolved therein, and including a balance of minerals and additives that fulfills a market need for products that improve the health and well-being of consumers, with the hydrogen dissolved in the beverage having long term stability.
- the minerals can be included in the form of organic salts that have high bioavailability (compared with inorganic salts that are naturally found in waterfalls or spring water).
- an organic salt is one that contains C-H bonds, and these salts occur naturally in some organs. Therefore, the bioavailability is higher than that of an inorganic or more conventional salt. Any suitable organic salt can be used in the beverage described herein, including but not limited to a lactate.
- An inventive aspect of the present disclosure is a three-dimensional helical cage structure of polygonal water molecules, wherein the polygonal water molecules comprise two or more adjacent water molecules connected by hydrogen bridges, the helical cage structure has a central hollow lumen, and when viewed from a top, the helical cage structure has a hexagonal shape.
- the three-dimensional helical cage structure further comprises molecular hydrogen located inside the central hollow lumen of the helical cage structure.
- the three-dimensional helical cage structure further comprises one or more selected from the group consisting of calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, copper and selenium located inside the central hollow lumen of the helical cage structure.
- the three-dimensional helical cage structure further comprises one or more selected from the group consisting of folic acid, citric acid, theanine, alanine, thiamine, vitamin 1, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin B7, vitamin B9, valine, isoleucine, citrulline, glutamine, and hydroxymethylbutyrate located inside the central hollow lumen of the helical cage structure.
- Another inventive aspect of the present disclosure is a method of forming the three- dimensional helical cage structure, the method comprising: exposing standard water to a cavitation and implosion process resulting in a localized pressure of about 0.2 GPa to about 3 GPa, and a localized temperature of at least 5000 K to produce structured water comprising the three-dimensional helical cage structure of polygonal water molecules and including a central hollow lumen, wherein the molecules comprise two or more adjacent water molecules connected by hydrogen bridges, and when viewed from a top, the helical cage structure has a hexagonal shape, wherein a density of the structured water is about 1.5 to about 5 times a density of standard water.
- a source of the standard water is one or more selected from atmospheric moisture, river water, sea water, ocean water, lake water, ground water, runoff water, recycled water, municipal water, tap water, glacier water, potable water, reservoir water, and waste water.
- the method further comprises a step of purifying the standard water prior to exposing the standard water to the cavitation and implosion process.
- the source of the standard water is atmospheric moisture.
- the method comprises condensing atmospheric moisture to form the standard water and collecting the standard water prior to exposing the standard water to the cavitation and implosion process.
- an aqueous formulation comprising: the three-dimensional helical cage structure of polygonal water molecules prepared using the method described above, wherein the polygonal water molecules comprise two or more adjacent water molecules connected by hydrogen bridges, the helical cage structure has a central hollow lumen and when viewed from a top, the helical cage structure has a hexagonal shape, molecular hydrogen located within the central hollow lumen of the helical cage structure, and at least one additive located within the central hollow lumen of the helical cage structure.
- the at least one additive is selected from the group consisting of calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, copper, selenium, folic acid, citric acid, thiamine, theanine, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin B7, vitamin B9, alanine, valine, isoleucine, citrulline, glutamine, hydroxymethylbutyrate, and salts and derivatives thereof.
- Another inventive aspect of the present disclosure is a method of preparing an aqueous formulation, the method comprising: exposing standard water to a cavitation and implosion process resulting in a localized pressure of about 0.2 GPa to about 3 GPa, and a localized temperature of at least 5000 K to water comprising a three-dimensional helical cage structure of polygonal water molecules having a central hollow lumen, wherein when viewed from a top, the helical cage structure has a hexagonal shape; and adding one or more of a first additive, a second additive and a third additive to the structured water, wherein the polygonal water molecules comprise two or more adjacent water molecules connected by hydrogen bridges, wherein a density of the structured water is about 1.5 to about 5 times a density of standard water, wherein the first additive is molecular hydrogen, wherein the second additive is one or more selected from the group consisting of calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, copper and selenium, wherein the third additive is one or more selected from the group consisting
- an aqueous formulation comprising: a three-dimensional helical cage structure of polygonal water molecules, wherein the polygonal water molecules comprise two or more adjacent water molecules connected by hydrogen bridges, the helical cage structure has a central hollow lumen, and when viewed from a top, the helical cage structure has a hexagonal shape; molecular hydrogen located within the central hollow lumen; and an additive located within the central hollow lumen.
- the additive is selected from the group consisting of calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, copper, selenium, folic acid, citric acid, thiamine, theanine, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin B7, vitamin B9, alanine, valine, isoleucine, citrulline, glutamine, hydroxymethylbutyrate, and salts and derivatives thereof.
- the additive comprises at least one of calcium lactate, magnesium lactate, iron (II) lactate, zinc sulfate, copper sulfate, sodium selenite, citric acid, hydroxymethylbutyric acid, citrulline, glutamine, alanine, theanine vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin B7, vitamin B9, and vitamin B12.
- the additive comprises molecular hydrogen, calcium lactate, magnesium lactate, iron lactate, zinc sulfate, copper sulfate, sodium selenite, citric acid, hydroxymethylbutyric acid, citrulline, glutamine, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin B7 and vitamin B9.
- a of the molecular hydrogen about 0.1 mg/L to about 10 mg/L; a concentration of calcium lactate is about 100 mg/L to about 8200 mg/L; a concentration of magnesium lactate is about 40 mg/L to about 5800 mg/L; a concentration of iron lactate is about 1 mg/L to about 40 mg/L; a concentration of zinc sulfate is about 1 mg/L to about 20 mg/L; a concentration of copper sulfate is about 0.1 mg/L to about 2 mg/L; a concentration of sodium selenite is about 0.01 mg/L to about 0.1 mg/L; a concentration of citric acid is about 1 mg/L to about 50 mg/L; a concentration of hydroxymethylbutyric acid is about 500 mg/L to about 5000 mg/L; a concentration of citrulline is about 500 mg/L to about 5000 mg/L; a concentration of glutamine is about 500 mg/L to about 5000 mg/L; a concentration of vitamin
- the additive comprises molecular hydrogen, magnesium lactate, iron lactate, zinc sulfate, copper sulfate, sodium selenite, alanine, theanine, and vitamin B12.
- a concentration of the molecular hydrogen is from about 0.1 mg/L to about 10 mg/L; a concentration of magnesium lactate is about 40 mg/L to about 5800 mg/L; a concentration of iron lactate is about 1 mg/L to about 40 mg/L; a concentration of zinc sulfate is about 1 mg/L to about 20 mg/L; a concentration of copper sulfate is about 0.1 mg/L to about 2 mg/L; a concentration of sodium selenite is about 0.01 mg/L to about 0.1 mg/L; a concentration of alanine is about 500 mg/L to about 10,000 mg/L; a concentration of theanine is about 10 mg/L to about 500 mg/L; and a concentration of vitamin B12 is
- An inventive aspect of the present disclosure is a water dispensing device, comprising: a housing; a water supply source coupled to the housing; a water filtration system in the housing, the water filtration system receiving water from the water supply source to output filtered water; a structured water generator coupled to the water filtration system to receive the filtered water and configured to output structured water, the structured water generator comprising: a motor; a rotation generator coupled to the motor; and a vortex generator coupled to the rotation generator by a shaft, the vortex generator being configured to rotate at a first speed based on a rotational speed of generator, wherein the vortex generator comprises a spiral tube, and the vortex generator is configured to generate the structured water in accordance with the first speed; a mineral reactor coupled to the structured water generator and the water supply source, the mineral reactor being configured to generate MgO and H 2 and to transfer the MgO and H2 to the structured water generator, wherein the mineral reactor includes: a container configured to store magnesium; and a rotator coupled to the container, wherein
- the water dispensing device further comprises a mixer, wherein the mixer is a cyclone mixer configured to mix the MgO and H 2 with the filtered water at a second speed.
- the rotation generator comprises a first wheel and a second wheel, and wherein a diameter of the first wheel is greater than a diameter of the second wheel.
- the spiral tube container has a conical shape.
- the rotator includes a screw-type mixing rod configured to mix the MgO and H2 with the filtered water.
- the first speed of the vortex generator is 1800 rpm to 7000 rpm.
- the water filtration system comprises a water filter, a reverse osmosis filter, and a disinfector.
- the reverse osmosis filter comprises at least one cation exchange membrane for removing salts.
- the disinfector comprises an ultraviolet light source.
- the water filter comprises at least one of a sediment filter, a granular activated carbon filter, or a compact activated carbon filter.
- the water supply source comprises a condenser and a collector for condensing and collecting atmospheric moisture.
- the condenser and the collector are arranged prior to the structured water generator.
- the condenser comprises a cooling system, and the cooling system comprises at least one of a radial fan, an axial fan or a thermoelectric cooler.
- the magnetizer comprises one or more neodymium magnets.
- the gas supply further comprises a hydrogen generator that produces hydrogen.
- the mineral reactor produces the H2 via a chemical reaction between magnesium and the filtered water according to the following reaction: [0108] Mg + H 2 O ⁇ MgO + H 2 .
- the magnesium comprises granular magnesium having a particle size of 0.01 mm to 1 mm.
- a water dispensing device comprising: a water supply source; a structured water generator coupled to the water supply source to receive water and configured to output structured water, the structured water generator comprising: a vortex generator configured to rotate at a speed; a reactor coupled to the structured water generator and the water supply source, the reactor being configured to generate H 2 and to transfer the H 2 to the structured water generator; a gas supply coupled to the structured water generator, the gas supply being configured to provide one or more gases to the structured water generator; a magnetizer coupled to the structured water generator, the magnetizer being configured to generate a magnetic field to align the structured water in a direction; and a dispenser coupled to the dispenser being configured to dispense the structured water.
- a water dispensing device comprising: a water supply source; a structured water generator coupled to the water supply source to receive water and configured to output structured water, the structured water generator comprising: a motor; a rotation generator coupled to the motor; and a vortex generator coupled to the rotation generator by a shaft, the vortex generator being configured to rotate at a first speed based on a rotational speed of the rotation generator, wherein the vortex generator comprises a spiral tube and the vortex generator is configured to generate the structured water in accordance with the first speed of the vortex generator; a mineral reactor coupled to the structured water generator and the water supply source, the mineral reactor being configured to generate MgO and H2 and to transfer the MgO and H2 to the structured water generator; a gas supply coupled to the structured water generator, the gas supply being configured to provide one or more gases to the structured water generator; a magnetizer coupled to the structured water generator, the magnetizer being configured to generate a magnetic field to align the structured water in a direction; and
- Another inventive aspect of the present disclosure is a method of producing structured water, the method comprising the steps of: receiving water from a water supply source; providing the water to a structured water generator, the structured water generator including a vortex generator; providing, by a reactor, hydrogen to the structured water generator; providing, by a gas supply, one or more gases to the structured water generator; rotating the vortex generator at a speed to induce cavitation and implosion in the vortex generator to generate a vortex for producing the structured water; outputting the structured water by the structured water generator; and generating, by a magnetizer, a magnetic field to align the structured water in a direction.
- the water dispensing system has been developed to use water from a water supply network, or from any other source, and preferably integrates treatment of the water including, but not limited to, filtration and purification.
- the device can have a carbonation unit to carbonate the water. Following such treatment, the water can be served to the consumer.
- dispensing device can include a cooling system to cool the water prior to adding the water to a structured water generator.
- the present disclosure aims to provide water for human consumption that has enhanced properties, and can be advantageously used for preventing or treating diseases, and for improving the health of patients.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic illustration of the structured water of this invention, showing a two-dimensional ordered hexagonal matrix arrangement of the water molecules after the structuration process.
- FIG.2 is an illustration of the hexagonal arrangement of water molecules showing two contiguous planes of hexagonal formations of hydrogen and oxygen molecules where the plane of the water molecule is parallel to the surface.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic illustration of the structured water of this invention, showing a two-dimensional ordered hexagonal matrix arrangement of the water molecules after the structuration process.
- FIG.2 is an illustration of the hexagonal arrangement of water molecules showing two contiguous planes of hexagonal formations of hydrogen and oxygen molecules where the plane of the water molecule is parallel to the surface.
- FIG. 3A is an illustration of a single three-dimensional helical cage structure of polygonal water molecules of the structured water of this invention
- FIG.3B is a top view of the helical structure of FIG.3A.
- FIG. 4 is a visual representation of the arrangement of various cations within the hollow lumen of the structured water of this invention.
- FIGS. 5A and 5B are illustrations of a calcium lactate molecule, showing the separation of the molecule into three parts due to dissolution in water .
- FIGS.6A to 6C are illustrations representing the three phases during the structuration process of this invention.
- FIG. 7 is a calibration curve used in the measurement of dissolved hydrogen concentration of the working Examples of this application.
- FIG.8 shows the vortex caused by blood flowing through a human heart.
- FIGS. 9 and 10 are representative to explain the processes of cavitation and implosion.
- FIG. 11 is a graphical representation of the dissociation of water as a function of temperature.
- FIG.12 is an illustration of a thermochemical processes for the generation of hydrogen gas from water.
- FIG.13 is a graphical representation of the results of a conventional method of creating a water with dissolved hydrogen.
- FIGS. 14-16 are schematic illustrations of the generation of H 2 from the reaction of Mg and H2O.
- FIG. 17 is a representation of the vortex flow in a fluid as a function of the radius of the vortex.
- FIGS. 18-23 are illustrative embodiments of the water dispensing system of this invention.
- FIG.24A is an illustration of an exemplary embodiment of the water dispensing system of this invention
- FIG. 24B is an exploded view of the water dispensing system of FIG. 17A.
- FIGS.24C-24E are illustrations of various components of the water dispensing system of FIG.24A.
- FIGS. 24F and 24G are representative illustrations of a vortex generated inside the water dispensing system of FIG.24A.
- FIGS.25A and 25B are illustrations of a large-scale water dispensing system according to another exemplary embodiment of this invention. [0137] FIGS.
- FIG. 26A-26C are illustrations of a compact water dispensing system according to another exemplary embodiment of this invention.
- FIG. 27 is a cutaway view of section 2000A of the water dispensing system of FIG. 17A.
- FIG.28 is a flowchart of a method for forming structured water of this invention.
- DETAILED DESCRIPTION INVENTION [0141] Further aspects, features and advantages of this invention will become apparent from the detailed description which follows. It should be understood that the various individual aspects and features of the present invention described herein can be combined with any one or more individual aspect or feature, in any number, to form embodiments of the present invention that are specifically contemplated and encompassed by the present invention.
- any of the features recited in the claims can be combined with any of the other features recited in the claims, in any number or in any combination thereof. Such combinations are also expressly contemplated as being encompassed by the present invention.
- the singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
- “about” is a term of approximation and is intended to include minor variations in the literally stated amounts, as would be understood by those skilled in the art. Such variations include, for example, standard deviations associated with techniques commonly used to measure the amounts of the constituent elements or components of an alloy or composite material, or other properties and characteristics.
- structured water is defined as the total fraction of water that does not freeze below the transition point and exists between the semi-solid and solid states of water.
- Structured water has also been defined as the fraction of water that surrounds macromolecules such as proteins. These definitions are consistent with other researchers wherein this type of water is called the layer" (Laage, Damien & Elsaesser, Thomas & Hynes, James. (2017). Perspective: Structure and ultrafast dynamics of biomolecular hydration shells. Structural Dynamics.4.044018.10.1063/1.4981019).
- structured water can retain dissolved hydrogen in amounts of about 3 ppm to about 5 ppm. That is, structured water increases retention capacity of hydrogen by about 50% to about 150% compared with traditional drinking water.
- An example of structured water is the "plasma" used in the marine therapy at Quinton Laboratories. Such plasma is naturally generated in vortices of the sea and has been successfully used in treatments of certain conditions, such as Alzheimer's, immune dysfunction, diabetes, obesity, progression of atherosclerosis, hyperlipidemia and allergic rhinitis (Thomas Cowan, Cancer and the New Biology of Water, Chelsea Green Publishing, 2019, ISBN: 9781603588812).
- structured water refers to a three-dimensional helical cage structure of polygonal water molecules having a hollow lumen, wherein the polygonal water molecules comprise two or more molecules connected by hydrogen bridges. When viewed from the top, the arrangements of the water molecules of the helical cage structure has a hexagonal shape.
- structured water and “H3O2 molecule” are used interchangeably through this application. As described earlier, the structure and growth of planar structures of water at different interfaces have been studied earlier.
- structured water or H3O2 molecule found in the literature and that of this invention lies in the promotion of molecular self-replication, where the formation of the three-dimensional spiral cage structure of this invention, which is achieved under appropriate high energy processes, is promoted.
- structured water of this invention is different from generally-known or described “structured water,” because the “structured water” known until the discovery of this invention refers to an intrinsic process of water.
- structured water of this invention is created by the application of high energy processes (“structuration”) as described herein.
- Structuration is a process in which, by means of implosion and cavitation energy, together with some organic and inorganic salts, at a temperature below atmospheric temperature, water is subjected to drastic changes of pressure and temperature in microstates so that this energy is able to enhance molecular interactions and change the properties of the water.
- the electrical and thermal conductivity of water can be changed to promote the formation of structured water of this invention.
- This change in the properties of water, together with the subsequent lowering of temperature, addition of molecular gases, and magnetization promote the formation of the structured water of this invention.
- the structured water of this invention changes the properties of the water and the bioavailability of its constituent elements.
- structured water refers to the structured water of this having the inventive aspects of the present disclosure.
- a “beverage,” “beverage composition”, “beverage formulation,” “composition” and “formulation” are used interchangeably, and refer to an aqueous formulation suitable for consumption by a subject.
- each of the individual features or embodiments of the present specification are combinable with any other individual feature or embodiment that are described herein, without limitation. Such combinations are specifically contemplated as being within the scope of the present invention, regardless of whether they are explicitly described as a combination herein.
- An inventive aspect of the present disclosure is a three-dimensional helical cage structure of polygonal water molecules, wherein the polygonal water molecules comprise two or more adjacent water molecules connected by hydrogen bridges, the helical cage structure has a central hollow lumen, and when viewed from a top, the helical cage structure has a hexagonal shape.
- the three-dimensional helical cage structure further comprises molecular hydrogen located inside the central hollow lumen of the helical cage structure.
- the three-dimensional helical cage structure further comprises one or more selected from the group consisting of calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, copper and selenium located inside the central hollow lumen of the helical cage structure.
- the three-dimensional helical cage structure further comprises one or more selected from the group consisting of folic acid, citric acid, theanine, alanine, thiamine, vitamin 1, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin B7, vitamin B9, valine, isoleucine, citrulline, glutamine, and hydroxymethylbutyrate located inside the central hollow lumen of the helical cage structure.
- Another inventive aspect of the disclosure is a method of forming the three- dimensional helical cage structure, the method comprising: exposing standard water to a cavitation and implosion process resulting in a localized pressure of about 0.2 GPa to about 3 GPa, and a localized temperature of at least 5000 K to produce structured water comprising the three-dimensional helical cage structure of polygonal water molecules and including a central hollow lumen, wherein the polygonal water molecules comprise two or more adjacent water molecules connected by hydrogen bridges, and when viewed from a top, the helical cage structure has a hexagonal shape, wherein a density of the structured water is about 1.5 to about 5 times a density of standard water.
- a source of the standard water is one or more selected from atmospheric moisture, river water, sea water, ocean water, lake water, ground water, runoff water, recycled water, municipal water, tap water, glacier water, potable water, reservoir water, and waste water.
- the method further comprises a step of purifying the standard water prior to exposing the standard water to the cavitation and implosion process.
- the source of the standard water is atmospheric moisture.
- the method comprises condensing atmospheric moisture to form the standard water and collecting the standard water prior to exposing the standard water to the cavitation and implosion process.
- an aqueous formulation comprising: the three-dimensional helical cage structure of polygonal water molecules prepared using the method described above, wherein the polygonal water molecules comprise two or more adjacent water molecules connected by hydrogen bridges, the helical cage structure has a central hollow lumen and when viewed from a top, the helical cage structure has a hexagonal shape, molecular hydrogen located within the central hollow lumen of the helical cage structure, and at least one additive located within the central hollow lumen of the helical cage structure.
- the at least one additive is selected from the group consisting of calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, copper, selenium, folic acid, citric acid, thiamine, theanine, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin B7, vitamin B9, alanine, valine, isoleucine, citrulline, glutamine, and salts and derivatives thereof.
- Another inventive aspect of the present disclosure is a method of preparing an aqueous formulation, the method comprising: exposing standard water to a cavitation and implosion process resulting in a localized pressure of about 0.2 GPa to about 3 GPa, and a localized temperature of at least 5000 K to produce structured water comprising a three-dimensional helical cage structure of polygonal water molecules having a central hollow lumen, wherein when viewed from a top, the helical cage structure has a hexagonal shape; and adding one or more of a first additive, a second additive and a third additive to the structured water, wherein the polygonal water molecules comprise two or more adjacent water molecules connected by hydrogen bridges, wherein a density of the structured water is about 1.5 to about 5 times a density of standard water, wherein the first additive is molecular hydrogen, wherein the second additive is one or more selected from the group consisting of calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, copper and selenium, wherein the third additive is one or more selected from the group
- an aqueous formulation comprising: a three-dimensional helical cage structure of polygonal water molecules, wherein the polygonal water molecules comprise two or more adjacent water molecules connected by hydrogen bridges, the helical cage structure has a central hollow lumen, and when viewed from a top, the helical cage structure has a hexagonal shape; molecular hydrogen located within the central hollow lumen; and an additive located within the central hollow lumen.
- the additive is selected from the group consisting of calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, copper, selenium, folic acid, citric acid, thiamine, theanine, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin B7, vitamin B9, alanine, valine, isoleucine, citrulline, glutamine, hydroxymethylbutyrate, and salts and derivatives thereof.
- the additive comprises at least one of calcium lactate, magnesium lactate, iron (II) lactate, zinc sulfate, copper sulfate, sodium selenite, citric acid, hydroxymethylbutyric acid, citrulline, alanine, theanine vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin B7, vitamin B9, and vitamin B12.
- the additive comprises molecular hydrogen, calcium lactate, magnesium lactate, iron lactate, zinc sulfate, copper sulfate, sodium selenite, citric acid, hydroxymethylbutyric acid, citrulline, glutamine, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin B7 and vitamin B9.
- a concentration of the molecular hydrogen about 0.1 mg/L to about 10 mg/L; a concentration of calcium lactate is about 100 mg/L to about 8200 mg/L; a concentration of magnesium lactate is about 40 mg/L to about 5800 mg/L; a concentration of iron lactate is about 1 mg/L to about 40 mg/L; a concentration of zinc sulfate is about 1 mg/L to about 20 mg/L; a concentration of copper sulfate is about 0.1 mg/L to about 2 mg/L; a concentration of sodium selenite is about 0.01 mg/L to about 0.1 mg/L; a concentration of citric acid is about 1 mg/L to about 50 mg/L; a concentration of hydroxymethylbutyric acid is about 500 mg/L to about 5000 mg/L; a concentration of citrulline is about 500 mg/L to about 5000 mg/L; a concentration of glutamine is about 500 mg/L to about 5000 mg/L; a concentration of
- the additive comprises molecular hydrogen, magnesium lactate, iron lactate, zinc sulfate, copper sulfate, sodium selenite, alanine, theanine, and vitamin B12.
- a concentration of the molecular hydrogen is from about 0.1 mg/L to about 10 mg/L; a concentration of magnesium lactate is about 40 mg/L to about 5800 mg/L; a concentration of iron lactate is about 1 mg/L to about 40 mg/L; a concentration of zinc sulfate is about 1 mg/L to about 20 mg/L; a concentration of copper sulfate is about 0.1 mg/L to about 2 mg/L; a concentration of sodium selenite is about 0.01 mg/L to about 0.1 mg/L; a concentration of alanine is about 500 mg/L to about 10,000 mg/L; a concentration of theanine is about 10 mg/L to about 500 mg/L; and a concentration of vitamin B12 is
- An inventive aspect of this application is an aqueous beverage that includes minerals in the form of organic salts that have high bioavailability (i.e., higher bioavailability in comparison with the inorganic salts that are naturally found in waterfalls or spring water), along with inorganic minerals and molecular hydrogen dissolved therein.
- the inventive aqueous beverage has a high concentration of molecular hydrogen dissolved therein, as compared to conventional beverages and/or formulations available in the market.
- the dissolved molecular hydrogen is retained in the aqueous formulation over time because the creation of exclusion zones within the structured water of this invention allows for hydrogen retention for longer periods of time.
- the dissolved hydrogen may be retained in the aqueous beverage in the form of hydrogen nanobubbles for a period of about 1 day to about 6 months, but is not limited thereto.
- Another inventive aspect of the present invention is the inclusion of trace elements, including but not limited to minerals and/or additives that improve hydrogen retention and increases the health benefits of the aqueous formulation.
- Trace elements or temporary bio- elements are elements present in small amounts in the body, whose absence or excess can impair the chemical balance of the body.
- Trace elements have at least five functions in living organisms. Some are an integral part of the catalytic centers in which the reactions necessary for life happen. Trace elements are involved in attracting substrate molecules and converting them into specific end products. Certain trace elements yield or accept electrons during oxidation or reduction reactions. Several trace elements have structural functions, provide stability to certain important biological molecules, and others exert regulatory functions. They also control important biological processes through certain actions, including hormonal activation, binding molecules to their receptor sites on cell membranes, and inducing the expression of some genes. See, e.g., Berdanier, C. D. (2010).
- Calcium is associated with the structure of bones and teeth in the form of hydroxyapatite crystals. However, besides this well-known function, calcium has other functions that, which, although not well known, are fundamental to the metabolism of the human body. For example, each cell membrane has channels that depend on calcium and these channels are one of the body’s most used forms for cellular communication.
- Magnesium is required by the protein that synthetizes adenosine triphosphate (ATP) in mitochondria. ATP is the molecule that provides energy to almost all metabolic processes in our body. Thus, without magnesium there would be no energy to function. Magnesium also plays an important role along with calcium in bone formation, as well as in the structure of cell membranes and chromosomes, which are structures that have specific folding geometries and include genetic information.
- Iron Iron is well known as a of hemoglobin, and for performing basic functions associated with the transport of oxygen in our blood. Additionally, iron is also involved in multiple processes including repairing DNA and immunological functions. Iron participates in a pathway associated with NADH dehydrogenase, which, along with ATP, participates in the production of energy at the cellular level.
- Iron also participates in detoxification processes mainly through the group of enzymes called cytochromes associated with the metabolism of drugs and pollutants that are eliminated from our system in a cleansing phenomenon.
- One of the mechanisms of cell destruction and damage is through oxygen radicals wherein catalases and some peroxidases that are iron-dependent act as antioxidants that prevent the negative effect of these oxygen radicals.
- the iron-dependent ribonucleotide reductases (RNR) are important because they help to repair DNA (genetic information).
- RNR iron directly acts in the formation of T-lymphocytes, which are the defending cells that regulate immune response during inflammatory and infectious processes.
- iron participates in processes that accelerate formation of red blood cells (erythropoiesis) and in the formation of new blood vessels (angiogenesis) to obtain better levels of oxygen in these specific conditions.
- erythropoiesis red blood cells
- angiogenesis new blood vessels
- One of these enzymes is lysyl oxidase that is essential for the integrity of the main connective tissue of the heart and blood vessels as well as for the formation of bones.
- Another enzyme is ferroxidase that participates in the metabolism and formation of iron, and therefore, copper also assists in transporting and storing of oxygen.
- Cuproenzymes also participate in the proper functioning of the human brain by forming neurotransmitters that control all brain functions and, specifically, participate in the formation of dopamine and then in the formation of norepinephrine.
- these copper-dependent enzymes are necessary for the maintenance of myelin, which is a protective coating of neurons and are responsible for high-speed transmission of information through the neural network.
- Selenium is a component of complex families called selenoproteins that are generated by the encoding of more than twenty-five genes wherein, although most of the specific functions of said families are known, some metabolic functions are still unknown. However, one of their main functions, which is common to most families, is the reduction of oxidative stress (i.e., deterioration of cell membranes by free radicals) wherein selenium- dependent proteins are one of the main natural antioxidant systems of the human body.
- Zinc plays an important role in the growth and development of human body, immune function, neurotransmission, vision, reproduction, and intestinal ion transport. Zinc is involved in more than three thousand metabolic processes within the human body.
- the functions of zinc can be divided into catalytic functions and structural functions.
- the different functions of the human body are carried out by the action of proteins wherein, at cellular level, the formation of said proteins needs a specific molecular structure. Without said specific molecular structure, i.e., protein folding, the protein is not functional and its action is not possible.
- Zinc is essential for the function of proteins because it ensures folding of the original structure into said specific molecular structure, wherein this element, not only participates in the formation of proteins (catalytic action), but also in the maintenance of the protein (structural action).
- Zinc is also involved in other processes such as a special detoxification process corresponding to the elimination of heavy metals by the action of metallothioneins; cellular energy production; and the process of nerve impulse transmission.
- Another aspect of the invention is the inclusion of additives, for example, valine, isoleucine, citrulline, glutamine, and the like, that improves the properties of water, whereby consuming water that includes these additives can affect the performance of physical activities such sports.
- additives for example, valine, isoleucine, citrulline, glutamine, and the like.
- Valine is an essential branched- acid, and is one of the twenty amino acids used by cells to synthesize proteins. Valine is involved in the formation, repair and metabolism of muscle tissue and helps to regulate positive nitrogen levels. It is used to help produce energy by the muscles during physical activity.
- Isoleucine is an essential amino acid that helps in the production of proteins. Other functions include, for example, regulation of blood sugar levels, hemoglobin formation and muscle tissue reparation.
- Citrulline is a non-essential amino acid that is formed inside mitochondria mainly from ornithine or glutamine. The pathway of citrulline starts in mitochondria and then citrulline leaves mitochondria to form arginine and finally urea. Citrulline is also a precursor of nitric oxide, and thus, helps to eliminate nitrogenous waste products from human body. Therefore, it is often used in supplements that seek to increase nitric oxide synthesis.
- Citrulline also has the ability to relax blood vessels, helps with the protection of the cardiovascular system and improves the immune system.
- Glutamine helps to control inflammation and a body's exaggerated response to diseases thereby improving patients’ health; establishes the balance between dilation and contraction of blood vessels; helps to transport lymphocytes and neutrophils to the site of aggression; helps the intestine cells to function as a barrier against infections; and promotes the function of nutrient absorption and protection.
- certain exemplary minerals and additives are described in the preceding paragraphs, the present invention is not limited thereto, and any mineral and/or additive that provides beneficial effects to a consumer can be included in the beverage of the present invention.
- the aqueous formulation can also be a functional aqueous beverage that includes dissolved molecular hydrogen, minerals and/or additives, and additional elements that provide energy, improve cardiovascular activity and replenish nutrients lost during strenuous activity, exertion and/or physical training.
- the additional elements can be any suitable element, compound or composition that provides the discussed properties, including but not limited to one or more branched-chain amino acids, creatinine, ⁇ -alanine, L-carnitine, ⁇ -hydroxy ⁇ - methylbutyric acid (HMB), thiamine, glucosamine, collagen, hyaluronic acid, cysteine, methionine, arginine, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, glycine, histidine, phenylalanine, proline, threonine, lysine, tyrosine, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, isoflavones, chenopodin or 11S-type globulin, 2S albumin, choline, protease, lipase, amylase, lactase, sunflower lecithin, 7-keto hydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), diindolylmethane, arbutin, ursolic
- the hydrogen, minerals and additives are retained in the aqueous formulation over time because of the formation of structured water of this invention.
- the process of forming the structured water of this invention (“structuration process”) includes formation of implosion bubbles that generate the energy required for the formation of the structured water of this invention.
- the process of forming H 3 O 2 molecules includes the generation of cavitation bubbles at appropriate temperature and pressure conditions, and a subsequent implosion process.
- the implosion process and the hydrodynamic impact generated from the implosion of several individual cavitation bubbles near a rigid boundary affects pressure relative to the geometric characteristics of the area, and generates H3O2.
- thermolysis which requires electricity
- thermo-chemical cycles thermo-chemical cycles
- hybrid thermochemical cycles A water molecule can dissociate into its constituent components – oxygen and hydrogen – under thermolysis conditions according to the following chemical reaction: [0195] H 2 O ⁇ H 2 +1/2 O 2 . [0196] Table 1 lists the dissociation of water at different temperatures.
- a vortex which generates the phenomena of cavitation and implosion, provides the appropriate pressure and temperature conditions for hydrogen production from water. Vortex formation, and the related phenomena of cavitation and implosion, will be described herein. Dissolved hydrogen in the structured water dispensed from the water dispensing machine described herein has long term stability, as described herein, and can function as an important physiological regulator for cells and organs, and also has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic effects, among various other advantageous effects. [0205] The word cavitation is derived from cavity, and has its origins in Latin.
- Cavitation was first successfully studied by Reynolds in 1984 (“Effect of different design features of the reactor on hydrodynamic cavitation process”, J. Ozonek, K. Lenik b, Archives of Materials Science and Engineering, pag:112-117). Cavitation describes a phenomenon that occurs inside a liquid when a pressure field is subjected to changes in time and distance. These changes depend on the properties of the liquid which causes the formation of voids, filled with the fluid in its vapor phase, which are then violently compressed, reaching gaseous phases at high pressure and temperature. Due to this process, there is a rapid transfer of energy between a zone where there was previously a vacuum and where the water changes in density. [0206] This phenomenon is caused by a difference in static pressure and vapor pressure of a fluid.
- FIG.9 A representative schematic of this process is shown in FIG.9.
- one cavitation bubble 3200 is shown under normal pressure conditions (prior to exposure to a pressure gradient).
- cavitation bubble 3200 When cavitation bubble 3200 is subject to baroclinity ( ⁇ ⁇ p1) at a point and converges with an area having a different pressure gradient (p2), the cavitation bubble 3200 is subjected to a shock wave that moves through the fluid due to the difference in the pressure gradients. This causes the cavitation bubble 3200 to implode and form an imploded cavitation bubble 3300, which generates additional energy.
- Baroclinity generally denoted by ⁇ ⁇ p, where ⁇ is a density gradient and p is a pressure gradient of a fluid, is a measure of the misalignment between the density and pressure gradients of a fluid. [0208] Another schematic representation of this process is shown in FIG.10.
- cavitation bubbles 3200 appear within the fluid when a vortex is generated in a fluid at a velocity V 0 by the action of a rotor (e.g., rotating blade) 3000. As these cavitation bubbles 3200 encounter the pressure differential created by the vortex along isobaric lines 3400, the cavitation bubbles implode into an elliptical-shaped imploded cavitation bubble 3300.
- a rotor e.g., rotating blade
- the water included in the aqueous formulation of this application can be obtained from any water source, including but not limited to non-drinkable water that is treated to make it drinkable; a rural or urban water supply network; atmospheric water that is condensed, collected, and used as water source; and the like, but are not limited thereto, and water from any water source can be used.
- the aqueous formulation has a dissolved hydrogen concentration of about 0.1 mg/L to about 10 mg/L. The higher the concentration of dissolved hydrogen in water, the higher the amount of hydrogen provided to cells that lead to the numerous benefits as described above.
- the dissolved hydrogen concentration can be equal to any integer value or values within this range, including the endpoints of these ranges and any acceptable variance.
- the aqueous beverage may also comprise other gases such as oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen or a combination thereof, and in any appropriate amount suitable for human consumption.
- the aqueous formulation can further include minerals including one or more selected from calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), iron (Fe), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), and selenium (Se), but are not limited thereto, and any suitable mineral can be included in any suitable amount.
- One or more of these minerals can be in the form of a water-soluble salt selected from lactate, sulfate, selenite, halide, nitrate, acetate, hydroxides, and the like, but are not limited thereto, and any suitable anion safe for consumption and/or ingestion can be used. In certain other embodiments, various suitable be used in conjunction with any suitable anion that is safe for consumption and/or ingestion. In certain other embodiments, the macro- and/or micro-nutrient is a lactate or a selenite.
- the mineral is one or more selected from calcium lactate, magnesium lactate, iron lactate, zinc lactate, copper lactate, sodium selenite, zinc sulfate, copper (II) sulfate pentahydrate, and the like.
- Suitable minerals that can be included in the water composition described herein are not limited, and any mineral that is considered essential for the proper functioning of a human body and/or essential for life and/or considered essential trace elements and/or found in natural mineral water can be used provided the added minerals do not significantly affect the taste of the final beverage.
- the concentration of calcium salt, present in certain embodiments of the aqueous beverage of this invention as calcium lactate but not limited thereto, can be about 100 mg/L to about 8200 mg/L.
- the dissolved calcium concentration can be equal to any integer value within this range, including the endpoints of these ranges and any acceptable variance.
- the concentration of magnesium salt, present in certain embodiments of the aqueous beverage of this invention as magnesium lactate but not limited thereto can be about 40 mg/L to about 5800 mg/L.
- the dissolved magnesium concentration can be equal to any integer value within this range, including the endpoints of these ranges and any acceptable variance.
- the concentration of iron salt, present in certain embodiments of the aqueous beverage of this invention as iron lactate but not limited thereto can be about 1 mg/L to about 40 mg/L.
- the dissolved iron concentration can be equal to any integer value within this range, including the endpoints of these ranges and any acceptable variance.
- the concentration of zinc salt, present in certain embodiments of the aqueous beverage of this invention as zinc lactate but not limited thereto, can be about 1 mg/L to about 20 mg/L.
- the dissolved zinc concentration can be equal to any integer value within this range, including the endpoints of these ranges and any acceptable variance.
- the concentration of copper salt, present in certain embodiments of the aqueous beverage of this invention as copper lactate but not limited thereto, can be about 0.01 mg/L to about 2.0 mg/L.
- the dissolved copper concentration can be equal to any integer value within this range, including the endpoints of these ranges and any acceptable variance.
- the concentration of selenium in certain embodiments of the aqueous beverage of this invention as sodium selenite but not limited thereto, can be about 0.001 mg/L to about 0.5 mg/L.
- the dissolved selenium concentration can be equal to any integer value within this range, including the endpoints of these ranges and any acceptable variance.
- the aforementioned concentrations of elements not only provide health benefits, but also increase the retention of hydrogen in the aqueous beverage of this invention.
- the aqueous formulation can further include one or more amino acids selected from biotin (vitamin B7), folic acid (vitamin B9), thiamine (vitamin B1), riboflavin (vitamin B2), pyridoxine (vitamin B6), cobalamine (vitamin B12), L-alanine, L-valine, L-isoleucine, L- citrulline, L-glutamine, theanine, and the like, but are not limited thereto, and any suitable amino acid can be included in the aqueous formulation. Any suitable metabolites of essential amino acids, such as hydroxymethylbutyrate or ⁇ -hydroxy ⁇ -methylbutyrate, can also be included, but is not limited thereto.
- Suitable elements, compounds or compositions that can be added to the aqueous formulations of this invention includes, but is not limited to, branched-chain amino acids, creatinine, ⁇ -alanine, L-carnitine, ⁇ -hydroxy ⁇ -methylbutyric acid (HMB), thiamine, casein, glucosamine, collagen, hyaluronic acid, cysteine, methionine, arginine, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, glycine, histidine, phenylalanine, proline, threonine, lysine, tyrosine, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, isoflavones, chenopodin or 11S-type globulin, 2S albumin, choline, protease, lipase, amylase, lactase, sunflower lecithin, 7-keto hydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), diindolylmethane, ar
- the concentration of biotin in the aqueous formulation can be about 0.1 mg/L to about 6.0 mg/L.
- the dissolved biotin concentration can be equal to any integer value within this range, including the endpoints of these ranges and any acceptable variance.
- the concentration of folic acid in the aqueous formulation can be about 0.1 mg/L to about 10 mg/L.
- the dissolved folic acid concentration can be equal to any integer value within this range, including the endpoints of these ranges and any acceptable variance.
- the concentration of thiamine in the aqueous formulation can be about 0.1 mg/L to about 10 mg/L.
- the dissolved thiamine concentration can be equal to any integer value within this range, including the endpoints of these ranges and any acceptable variance.
- the concentration of vitamin B2 formulation can be about 4.0 mg/L to about 120 mg/L.
- the dissolved vitamin B2 concentration can be equal to any integer value within this range, including the endpoints of these ranges and any acceptable variance.
- the concentration of vitamin B6 in the aqueous formulation can be about 10 mg/L to about 500 mg/L.
- the dissolved vitamin B6 concentration can be equal to any integer value within this range, including the endpoints of these ranges and any acceptable variance.
- the concentration of L-valine in the aqueous formulation can be about 400 mg/L to about 15,000 mg/L.
- the dissolved L-valine concentration can be equal to any integer value within this range, including the endpoints of these ranges and any acceptable variance.
- the concentration of L-isoleucine in the aqueous formulation can be about 400 mg/L to about 15,000 mg/L.
- the dissolved L-isoleucine concentration can be equal to any integer value or values within this range, including the endpoints of these ranges and any acceptable variance.
- the concentration of L-citrulline in the aqueous formulation can be about 400 mg/L to about 15,000 mg/L.
- the dissolved L-citrulline concentration can be equal to any integer value or values within this range, including the endpoints of these ranges and any acceptable variance.
- the concentration of L-glutamine in the aqueous formulation can be about 400 mg/L to about 15,000 mg/L.
- the dissolved L-glutamine concentration can be equal to any integer value or values within this range, including the endpoints of these ranges and any acceptable variance.
- a frozen solid form of the structured water composition provided herein.
- the structured water composition provided herein can be frozen to produce a solid form of the composition by reducing its temperature until it freezes into a solid form.
- the resulting frozen solid form has the texture of nugget ice (also known as chewy ice or pebble ice) that has a light and airy texture and that has a satisfying chew.
- the frozen solid form of the structured water composition contains pockets of hydrogen and/or air.
- the resulting frozen solid form of the structured water composition has a chewy texture that is not hard like regular ice. Crushed regular ice does not include the pockets of hydrogen and/or air in the ice nuggets, and are hard when fracture when chewed instead of having a chewy consistency.
- the frozen solid form of the structured water composition also absorbs the flavor of a beverage to which it is added, and thus does not give the perception of “watering down” the beverage.
- the solid form of the structured water composition also tends to distribute more evenly in a beverage than cubed or crushed regular ice. No special equipment is necessary to freeze the structured water composition to produce the solid form of the structured water composition having the texture of nugget ice.
- the aqueous formulation including dissolved hydrogen, where the amount of dissolved hydrogen is stable over time, can be realized based on the formation of the H 3 O 2 structured molecule of this invention.
- These molecular structures are formed through hydrogen bridges between adjacent water molecules, and can include a series of molecular structures that are composed of multiple water molecules in a planar orientation connected with atomic or molecular hinges, where adjacent water molecules can form hexagonal rings of water. Multiple hexagonal rings of water can be connected to form multiple layers or a three- dimensional helical cage structure as in this invention.
- the application of an electromagnetic force for a duration of a few nanoseconds to these structures improves the stability of the hydrogen bonds between the constituent molecules.
- the electromagnetic force is created and applied through the processes of cavitation and implosion where multiple such structures can combine to form larger structures.
- the structured water, or H3O2, of the present invention can be created by any of the following methods, but is not limited thereto.
- adjacent molecules are joined by means of hydrogen bridges to form a hexagonal structure as shown in FIGS.1, 2, 3A and 3B.
- FIG.1 is a schematic illustration of a two-dimensional ordered hexagonal matrix arrangement of water molecules where the pattern is replicated in the different planes, and this formation is considered superior over the general arrangement of water molecules, and allows the density of the fluid to decrease in addition to the change of electromechanical properties.
- FIG.1 is a schematic illustration of a two-dimensional ordered hexagonal matrix arrangement of water molecules where the pattern is replicated in the different planes, and this formation is considered superior over the general arrangement of water molecules, and allows the density of the fluid to decrease in addition to the change of electromechanical properties.
- FIG. 2 is an illustration of the hexagonal arrangement of water molecules showing two contiguous planes of hexagonal formations of hydrogen and oxygen molecules where the plane of the water molecule is parallel, or substantially parallel, to the surface.
- FIG. 3A is an illustration of a single three-dimensional helical cage structure of polygonal water wherein the polygonal water molecules comprise two or more adjacent water molecules connected by hydrogen bridges.
- FIG.3B is a top view of the single spiral cage structure of FIG. 3A showing the hexagonal shape of the three-dimensional helical cage structure.
- FIG. 3B shows a single three-dimensional helical cage structure of this invention and has the measurement of the atomic radii to scale, as estimated for the given thermodynamic conditions discussed herein.
- 3B is a top view of a single helical cage structure, multiple representations of the water molecules can be seen because the helix atoms are shown at the bottom of the foreground.
- Multiple hexagonal structures formed by adjacent water molecules can be stacked in a direction perpendicular to the plane that forms the hexagonal structure. Each of the hexagonal structures forming the stacked structure can be rotated due to its electromagnetic properties. The arrangement of the hexagonal structures formed by the H3O2 molecule can also be replicated in different planes, which allows an increase in the density of the fluid in addition to the change of electromechanical properties. In other arrangements, two contiguous planes of hexagonal structures can be formed.
- the structured water can include multiple water molecules in a planar orientation where adjacent water molecules are joined by hydrogen bridges forming hexagonal rings of water molecules forming a plane of a two-dimensionally ordered hexagonal matrix arrangement of water molecules, which is replicated in a plurality of planes stacked in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the of two-dimensionally ordered hexagonal matrix arrangement and connected via hydrogen bridges to form multiple layers of the two-dimensionally ordered hexagonal matrix arrangement, forming a plurality of three- dimensional helical cage structures of polygonal water molecules, wherein each of the helical cage structures has a central hollow lumen, and when viewed from a top, each of the helical cage structures has a hexagonal shape.
- a density of the structured water can be 10% higher than a density of standard water.
- a density of the structured water can be about 1.5 to about 5 times a density of standard water.
- the structured water of this invention preferably comprises a material that includes metals (such as, but not limited to, calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, copper, and selenium) and their salts, such as described above.
- the phenomenon of the formation of vapor in a fluid by a sudden decrease in pressure is known as cavitation.
- the liquid is subjected to temperature above 5000°C and pressures above 10 MPa. These temperature and pressure values are achieved from the potential energy of an implosion of water-vapor bubble and the kinetic energy of the fluid.
- the potential energy is established based on the specific pressure and volume parameters of each molecule, and is equal to the work generated by a pressure difference Pd - Pv on its vapor volume throughout the collapse of the cavitation bubble, wherein P d is the impeller (rotor) pressure and Pv is the vapor pressure of the cavitation bubble.
- the implosion energy of an undisturbed vapor bubble is equal to the ambient pressure p ⁇ , as shown in Function 1: [0242] as described in “The relevance of Fluids”, 31, S. Schenke, T. Melissaris, and T. J. C. van Terwisga, 2019 (Schenke 2019). [0243] In Function 1, ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ , ⁇ is the potential energy of the bubble, R0 is the initial radius of the bubble, ( p ⁇ , ⁇ ) are ambient pressure and vapor pressure respectively, and this function is valid for an undisturbed spherical bubble.
- thermochemically stabilized structure imparts new properties to the fluid, changing its and electrical conductivity, among others, that improves interactions with electronegative structures, for example cells of a mammalian body.
- FIGS.3A and 3B Further details of the creation of the structured water of this invention, including a system used to create the structured water of this invention, is described herein.
- FIGS.3A and 3B the structural organization of the structured water of this invention is shown in these figures. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, adjacent water molecules of liquid water at 4°C are arranged in a hexagonal arrangement, and multiple planes of this hexagonal arrangement of the water molecules are connected via hydrogen bridges to form the three-dimensional helical cage structure shown in FIG. 3A.
- FIG. 3B is a top view of the arrangement of the water molecules shown in FIG. 3A. This three-dimensional helical cage structure is created by the cavitation and implosion processes, as described herein. [0247] Homogenization is very important for the proper breaking of the different bonds for the solubilization of molecules. Referring back to FIG.
- the organic salts of the minerals included in the aqueous beverage of this invention are electronegative in nature, and can organize themselves into a similar arrangement as the arrangement of the water molecules shown in FIGS.3A and 3B. That is, the atomic size of these elements is such that they can be captured within the hollow lumen created in the three-dimensional helical cage structure of this invention.
- Other properties of the fluid that is formed refer to the electrokinetics obtained from the addition of hydrogen in its gaseous form (H2) comprising an ionic aqueous solution of nanostructures containing stabilized hydrogen. This gas together with the water molecule, when it touches the surface of a cell wall, modulates a potential of the cell membrane, as well as the electrical properties of the cell membrane.
- H2 gaseous form
- the ionic aqueous fluid electrokinetically provides regulation of potentials and helps with intracellular signal transduction.
- the three-dimensional spiral cage structure formed by hydrogen bridging of adjacent molecules based on the energy generated in the cavitation and implosion process creates a channel (hollow lumen), which can trap various components therein.
- the water can retain the dissolved hydrogen molecules, minerals and additives for longer time periods.
- the stability of the dissolved components is also affected by the interaction of the H2 bridges with the structured water molecules.
- FIGS. 5A and 5B are ball-and-stick representations of a calcium lactate molecule 1000.
- FIG.5A is a visual representation of an intact calcium lactate molecule prior to dissociation.
- FIG.5B is a visual representation of the calcium lactate molecule that dissociates into three parts – two symmetrical parts 1010 and 1030 and a central atom calcium atom 1020.
- Micronutrients play key roles in intracellular behavior in both the innate (involved in all levels of immune response) and adaptive (when there is a serious infection) immune systems. In physiological systems, innate immunity activates adaptive response levels. For this reason, a group of minerals identified as key to the proper functioning of the immune system are included in the aqueous formulation of this invention for incorporation into the body through their intake. [0252] The incorporation of these minerals into the body must be done in a carrier medium in solution that allows effective absorption.
- the selected nutrients for the aqueous beverage of this invention include calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), zinc (Zn), iron (Fe), copper (Cu) and selenium (Se), which are added as salts of water- soluble derivatives as shown in Table 2: [0254] Table 2 (ionic concentration in mol/L of solution) ANIONS CATIONS CALCIUM (+2) LACTATE (-1) ) 1 8.77E-03 2) S ULFATE (-2) ) 2 5.58E-05 ) SELENITE (-2) ) 3 Se 5.75E-07 ) [0255] Interaction of chemical species [0256] All the ions present in the solution can chemically interact with each other leading to the formation of other compounds or can present adverse reactions due to the chemical decomposition of solutes.
- Anions that have oxygen atoms can form hydrogen bonds, because oxygen acts as a receiver of the hydrogen bonds and the anions are attracted to the water dipole.
- Cl- or F- which have pairs of solitary electrons can act as hydrogen bridge receivers.
- cations such as Na + , K + , Ca 2+ or Mg 2+ when surrounded by water molecules can bind to the water molecules through dipole-like ion interactions, and the oxygen atoms are oriented towards the cation.
- solutes with common ions such as lactates, for example in the form of calcium, magnesium and ferrous lactate, along with sulfates, for example in the form of zinc and copper sulfates, causes a chemical balance between these salts due to the common anions, which causes calcium lactate and zinc sulfate that are present in higher concentrations to decrease the solubility of the other salts.
- the temperature of the water is 4°C during the structuration process, the temperature of the water may increase during storage and consumption to reach the ambient temperature or internal temperature of the consumer. Thus, calculations were carried out at normal conditions. If the corresponding changes in Gibbs free energy is a negative change, the reaction will be expected to take place spontaneously at the normal temperature of 25°C and unwanted chemical species will be formed in the solution. On the other hand, if the Gibbs free energy change is positive, the analyzed reaction will not take place spontaneously. Enthalpy is the average energy that is exchanged with the environment at constant pressure conditions in this process. A positive change in the enthalpy of the reaction indicates that the reaction is endothermic, and additional energy will to carry out the reaction.
- the aqueous formulation of this application have the following features: all chemical species are soluble in water at dilution conditions and their concentration is enough to not affect the dissociation balance of the other species in the mixture; the metal ions dissolved in water will form ion-dipole interactions, which will orient the hydroxyl ions based on their negative charge, allowing greater stability of the chemical species in the solution, and prevent their chemical decomposition; several of the chemical species analyzed could undergo thermal decomposition processes, however this will not occur given the conditions under which the beverage is stored, at temperatures at or below ambient temperature, before consumption of the beverage; compounds such as lactic acid, sulfuric acid, sodium hydroxide and copper and sulfur oxides will not be formed as a product of side reactions between the dissolved salts.
- FIG.6A is an illustration of a high kinetic energy solid, which forms a pressure difference on the working fluid that already has a predefined structure due to the minerals contained in the water.
- This high kinetic energy solid has high kinetic energy in addition to the internal energy of the fluid.
- water molecules 100A and mineral atoms 200A for example, calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, copper, selenium, and the like, dispersed within the water molecules come into contact with the solid body of high kinetic energy 300A.
- the high kinetic energy solid 300A is responsible for providing the kinetic energy to the fluid and providing space for the formation of the cavitation and implosion process.
- Phase 3 The implosion process begins just after the high kinetic energy solid 300A leaves a volume delimited by its geometrical shape, generating a vacuum pressure on the system. In this process, energy is transferred violently and concentrically at various locations because of the creation of a vacuum in the area vacated by the high kinetic energy solid 300A. This process occurs at a local pressure of about 100 MPa and a temperature of about 5000 K, which are generated within the water during the cavitation and implosion processes.
- FIGS.18-27 Exemplary embodiments of the water dispensing device of this application are illustrated in FIGS.18-27, and will be described in further detail in this application.
- the water dispensing device includes a vortex generating system to achieve the above-described thermodynamic conditions through the processes of cavitation and implosion.
- the vortex generating system generates a plurality of microstates producing favorable environments for the generation of hydrogen.
- the vortex of this invention generates an environment of microstates, which facilitate cavitation and implosion processes resulting in a localized pressure, calculated to be about 0.2 GPa to about 3 GPa and a localized temperature, calculated to be at least 5000 K, in the water that facilitates the formation of structured water.
- the vortex of this invention can be created by rotating a vortex-generating system at 3600 rpm, which generates an average linear speed of about 50 m/s of the water in the vortex, and an absolute pressure that is less than 2 kPa.
- the vortex of this invention and the various components of the system of this invention that generates these local parameters will be described later in this application.
- vortex refers to the vortex of this invention having the inventive aspects of the present disclosure.
- These aforementioned conditions generate pressure and temperature changes in the vortex that make viable the processes of initiation, collision, growth, cavitation cloud, loss of coherence, cavitation cloud growth, collision and implosion. These processes generate temperatures of around 10,000 (K). Consequently, thermolysis of water can occur in the microstates created in the water, and the diameter of these formations or micro-states could reach about 56 ⁇ m.
- Figure 11 is a graphical representation of the thermodynamic equilibrium of the products (hydrogen and oxygen) obtained from thermolysis of water. As shown in FIG.
- thermochemical cycles that separate water into hydrogen and oxygen through a series of chemical reactions, for example, as shown in FIG.12.
- the application of redox reactions is a technique that is also used to increase the concentration of H 2 in drinking water (in form of solutes or colloids). Said increase of the hydrogen concentration is achieved conventionally by adding dietary supplements (e.g.
- effervescent tablets containing potassium bicarbonate, sodium bicarbonate, magnesium particles, tartaric acid, l-leucine, organic sea salt, calcium lactate and inulin), which creates negative redox potentials in the water containing hydrogen nanobubbles that last for a few hours.
- a 230 mg tablet of a tablet that is purported to produce hydrogen is dissolved in 100 ml of distilled water, the volume of hydrogen generated increases with time, and stabilizes after about 150 min at a volume of about 2 ml to about 4 ml, as shown in FIG. 13.
- FIG.13 shows the results of two different measurements of the hydrogen concentration in water using this process.
- Other redox reactions can be used to generate hydrogen.
- Equation 2 One such example of a redox reaction is the reaction of hydrochloric acid with aluminum, as shown in Equation 2.
- the hydrogen dissolved in water may be present in its molecular form and, alternatively in the case of super saturated solutions, a solute or a colloid.
- H2 can be present in the form of nanobubbles in the water, with the nanobubbles having a diameter of up to about 600 nm and the formation of the nanobubbles can be achieved by electrolysis.
- the separation of water into H 2 and O 2 can be a two-step reaction where a first metal oxide MxOy is reduced to produce oxygen and then a second metal oxide M x O y-1 is reduced to produce hydrogen, where M can be any transition metal or combination thereof, and x and y are stoichiometric values of the constituent components. It should be noted that there is a wide variety of thermochemical cycles that can be implemented.
- CNRS-PROMES Process, Materials and Solar Energy laboratory built a database with 280 thermodynamic cycles with operational temperatures of up to 2000°C. It should be also noted that each cycle uses specific cyclic reaction elements, and different types of catalysts can be used to optimize the reactions that produce H2.
- One example of hydrogen production is the reaction of magnesium with water.
- FIG.14 is a schematic that explains the process of mixing metallic Mg and water in any suitable vessel with stirring to produce MgO and H2.
- the metallic Mg and water can be added to a reactor, and then sent to a structuring system. Water enriched with H2 can then be pumped from the structured water generator to a water dispensing module.
- Mg is one example of a mineral that can be used to produce hydrogen in this manner, and also improving cavitation and implosion processes when the process is carried out at appropriate temperature, pressure, time parameters, and the like.
- Mg is not found in nature in its pure state, it may be obtained from naturally occurring compounds of magnesium, such as magnesite.
- Magnesite (generally MgCO3) is a composition of magnesium salts and other trace elements, such as iron, nickel, manganese, cobalt, and the like.
- metallic magnesium can be obtained from naturally occurring magnesite using various processes, such as extraction, electrolysis and precipitation, performed in any suitable order, to produced metallic magnesium.
- the metallic Mg can then be used, as described above, to produce structured water enriched with dissolved hydrogen.
- the materials for producing hydrogen are not limited to Mg and magnesite, and, any suitable material that reacts with water to produce hydrogen can also be used. Additional examples of such minerals include, but are not limited to alkali and alkaline earth metals such as Na, K, Ca, Sr, Ba, and the like, including any salts thereof.
- an exemplary chemical process for producing hydrogen includes producing gaseous hydrogen from a reaction of magnesium and water according to the following reaction: Mg+H 2 O ⁇ MgO+H 2 [0305]
- the ratio of the amount of used in the devices and systems of this application in a range of about 0.01 mg[Mg]/g[H 2 O] to about 1 mg[Mg]/g[H 2 O].
- the amount of magnesium can be equal to any integer value or values within this range, including the endpoints of these ranges and any acceptable variance.
- the particle size of the Mg used can be about 0.01 mm to about 1 mm.
- the particle size of the Mg can be equal to any integer value or values within this range, including the endpoints of these ranges and any acceptable variance.
- the particle size of the Mg affects the generation of hydrogen from the reaction of magnesium and water because the geometry of the cluster formed by metallic Mg is dependent on the size of the Mg particle. When the particle size of magnesium that reacts with water is within this range, smaller clusters of Mg are formed, which increase the surface area available for reaction with water and assists in the production of hydrogen bubbles. The effect of the Mg particle size on the volume of hydrogen production is further discussed with reference to Table 3. [0307] Magnesium (Mg) is a very active element and reacts with water at low temperatures to produce magnesium oxide and hydrogen.
- limiting reagents are those that are consumed first and limit the amount of product that can be obtained.
- the limiting reagent is Mg with a value of 4.1 mol of Mg. In this reaction, 4.11 moles of water are required to react with 4.1 moles of Mg.
- the heat profile is expressed by the following expression: ⁇ because the magnesium is an electrolyte, and it becomes necessary to determine the electron localization function of MgO and H2.
- Parameters such as activation energies, temperatures, and pre-exponential factor can be determined by simulating the Arrhenius equation.
- the Arrhenius equation is used to calculate the activation energy and the pre-exponential factor at for the ion-dipole interactions (Mg and H 2 O) and for the species formed during the reaction, where k is the rate constant (frequency of collisions resulting in a reaction), T is the absolute temperature (in Kelvin), A is the pre-exponential factor, E a is the activation energy for the reaction, and R is the universal gas constant.
- Tables 5 and 6 show the relationship between the size of the magnesium particles and the volume of hydrogen that is produced.
- a characteristic feature of the two-equation model is a fifth-order nonlinear aerodynamic damping term.
- this model can be used for qualitative analysis, with additional experiments contemplated for quantitative analysis.
- the specific parameters and conditions that create the vortex were designed, as described herein.
- Equation A fg represents a flow field with velocity distribution u, and "g represents the velocity distribution of a field.
- Equation B ⁇ is defined as a circulation function of a fluid, and S is an arbitrary curved surface.
- the primary characteristics of the vortices present in a fluid are: [0358] Vorticity at a point in a fluid is a vector. The component of vorticity in a particular direction ('g ) is twice the angular velocity of either of two line segments in the fluid that are mutually orthogonal with 'g . Vorticity is therefore a measure of how fast the fluid rotates.
- the second term of this equation is the non- gas, where the constant mass of the gas is assumed to follow a polytropic thermodynamic behavior characterized by a given polytropic coefficient k.
- S is the surface tension coefficient expressed in N/m or J/m 2 .
- the rotor of the motor is rotated at a rotational speed of about 1800 rpm to about 7000 rpm.
- the rotational speed can be equal to any integer value or values this range, including the endpoints of these ranges, and any appropriate variances.
- the initial pressure inside the structuring chamber during the cavitation and implosion process can be from about 50 kPa to about 105 kPa.
- the pressure can be equal to any integer value or values within this range, including the endpoints of these ranges, and any appropriate variances. At a pressure within these ranges, the energy of the macrostates of water increases.
- the localized pressure of the microstates of water existing in the vicinity of the implosion can reach about 0.2 GPa to about 3 GPa and the localized temperature can be at least 5000 K.
- the system described herein creates the cavitation and implosion processes at the required energy to produce the “structured water” having high hydrogen solubility over time.
- the structured water and its various components are discussed herein.
- the following is a description of dynamics that form the basis for creating the vortex of this invention to produce the structured water of this invention.
- the water filtration system 200F may include a water filter 20, a reverse osmosis filter 30 and a disinfector 40.
- the water supply source 10 may be from one or more sources.
- the water supply source 10 can be from one or more water supply networks and/or from the moisture in the air which could be condensed, collected, and used as water source. Nevertheless, the water supply source 10 can be any water supply source.
- One of the advantages of using atmospheric moisture as the water supply source 10 is that it allows the availability of water in absence of traditional sources such as rivers, water supply network, etc. In this kind of scenario, the condensation of atmospheric water becomes desirable, because only 0.025% of water in this world is drinkable.
- the water may be output to the water filter 20.
- the water filter 20 may include, for example, a sediment filter and/or a filter with any other compound that can aid in the filtration of undesirable components from the water source. Additionally or alternatively, the water filter 20 may include activated carbon.
- the reverse osmosis filter 30 may be optional depending on the type or quality of water. For example, the osmosis filter 30 may be used in cases where tap water is used as the water source.
- the water after filtration by the water filter 20, the water may be directed to the reverse osmosis filter 30 and then to the disinfector 40 including an emission of ultraviolet (UV) light.
- the disinfector 40 may comprise an ultraviolet (UV) lamp, but is not limited thereto and any suitable disinfection method may be used.
- UV ultraviolet
- Various different types of water filtering devices and disinfecting devices may be used in the water filtration system 200F depending on the quality and type of water source. In some embodiments, the water filtration system 200F may not be used if the quality of water is sufficient for outputting the structured water in accordance with the present disclosure. [0393] Still referring to FIG.
- the water dispensing system 200 may further include a structured water generator 60 coupled, directly or indirectly, to the water filtration system 200F and a mineral supply 50.
- the water filtration system 200F may purify the water received from the water supply source 10 via the water filter 20, the reverse osmosis filter 30, and the disinfector 40. Then the water may be output to the structured water generator 60 to change the energy structure of the water by agitation and cavitation.
- the structured water generator 60 may receive minerals dispensed from the mineral supply 50 and the purified water discharged from the disinfector 40 or water directly from the water supply source 10.
- the mineral supply 50 may add minerals and additives to the water in the structured water generator 60 via a mineral input.
- the minerals and additives can include, but are not limited to, calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), iron (Fe), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), selenium (Se), one or more amino acids selected from biotin (vitamin B7), folic acid (vitamin B9), thiamine (vitamin B1), riboflavin (vitamin B2), pyridoxine (vitamin B6), cobalamine (vitamin B12), L-alanine, L-valine, L-isoleucine, L- citrulline, L-glutamine, theanine, and the like, and any suitable metabolite of essential amino acids, such as hydroxymethylbutyrate or ⁇ -hydroxy ⁇ -methylbutyrate, and the like.
- these minerals and additives can be in the form of a water soluble salt selected from lactate, sulfate, selenite, halide, nitrate, acetate, hydroxides, and the like, but are not limited thereto, and any suitable anion safe for consumption and/or ingestion can be used.
- various suitable cations can be used in conjunction with any suitable anion that is safe for consumption and/or ingestion.
- the mineral is a lactate or a selenite.
- the mineral is one or more selected from calcium lactate, magnesium lactate, iron lactate, zinc lactate, copper lactate, sodium selenite, and the like.
- Suitable minerals that can be included in the water composition described herein are not limited, and any mineral or additive that is considered essential for the proper functioning of a human body and/or essential for life and/or considered essential trace elements and/or found in natural mineral water can be used provided the added minerals do not significantly affect the taste of the final beverage, and can include any mineral and/or additive described herein.
- the water dispensing system 200 may comprise a feeder and a discharger (not shown in this figure for clarity of illustration and explanation).
- the feeder can be any suitable means for feeding a fluid to the water dispensing system 200, including but not limited to a pipe, a tube, a valve, a connecting part, and the like, and can be made of any suitable material.
- the discharger can be any suitable means for discharging a fluid from the water dispensing system 200, including but not limited to a pipe, a tube, a valve, a connecting part, and the like, and can be made of any suitable material.
- One or more of the feeder and the discharger can be formed integrally with the other components in the water dispensing system 200 or can be formed separately and connected to the water dispensing system 200 through one or more connecting means.
- Non-limiting examples of connecting means include flanges, adhesives, welding, and the like.
- the water dispensing system 200 may further include a mineral reactor 52 or a mineral reactor 52 and a mixer 54.
- the mixer 54 may be a cyclone mixer, but is not limited thereto.
- the mixer 54 may receive the filtered water from the water filtration system 200F or receive water directly from the water supply source 10, depending on the quality of the water necessary to perform the structuration in accordance with the present disclosure.
- the mineral reactor 52 may output H 2 , MgO, and water to be input to the mixer 54.
- the mixer 54 may receive, simultaneously or sequentially, one or more gases, including but not limited to hydrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and the like, from a gas supply 80.
- Figure 19 shows one exemplary arrangement of the mineral reactor 52 and mixer 54 coupled to the structured water generator 60.
- the mineral reactor 52 may include a container 52A, a motor 52D, a rotator (or rotary device) 52B, and a housing 52C.
- the rotator 52B may be a screw-type (or auger, drill, screw rod, etc.) attached to the motor 52D.
- Magnesium may be stored in the container 52A.
- the magnesium stored in the container 52A may be mixed with water by the rotator 52B, as shown in FIG. 19.
- the reactor (not shown in this figure for clarity of illustration and explanation) may then produce MgO and H2, which may then be sent to the mixer 54 to be mixed with minerals, additives, and/or additional H 2 , in accordance with the present disclosure.
- the speed of the mixer 54 e.g., cyclone mixer
- the speed of the mixer 54 may depend on the desired amount and quality of water being processed in the structured water generator 60.
- an average speed of the water in the cyclone mixer may be set at 10 meters/second and the pressure may be 45 psi. However, the speed and the pressure may be varied, based on Bernoulli’s principle, depending on the desired amount of MgO and H 2 output from the mineral reactor 52.
- the water from the mixer 54 may be output to the structured water generator 60 through a feeder described above.
- the structured water generator 60 may include one or more blades that may be connected to a shaft that is connected to a speed amplifier.
- the speed amplifier may include a motor that rotates at high revolutions to generate a vortex in the water, which in turn produces cavitation and implosion, as described earlier in the present disclosure.
- the structured water generator 60 may comprise a rotating and translating housing structure that translates and rotates a helical-spiral-shaped housing to create the necessary cavitation and controlled implosion processes in the water contained in the helical- spiral-shaped housing.
- the movement of the rotating and translating housing structure is controlled by any suitable mechanism, including but not limited to actuators, such as a motor that transmits its movement through pulleys to the housing.
- the housing can be connected channels that direct the flow of the fluid, and lead it to perform rotational and translational movements with a frequency greater than about 300 Hz. These movements lead to a phase change of water into steam that generates the necessary cavitation and controlled implosion processes.
- the helical/spiral-shaped housing can be, but is not limited to, a tube in the form of a helix or spiral. Additional structural and mechanical details of the structured water generator 60 are later described in more detail. [0399]
- the onset of cavitation is the coherent structure of directed flow, which is organized as paired vortex rings.
- cavitation/implosion is continuously found in the nucleus of the vortex, indicating a strong correlation between said cavitation/implosion and vortex dynamics.
- the stretching of the vortex is the dominant factor, responsible for the growth of the vortex and the elliptical shape of the cavitation bubbles.
- the cavitation bubbles form an elliptical shape during the implosion process.
- the elliptical geometry of the imploding cavitation bubbles mirrors the elliptical flow of the fluid, and the cavitation and implosion process is aided by the elliptical geometry of the cavitation bubbles during the implosion process.
- the dilation term could produce enhancement or suppression of local vorticity, depending on the volumetric variation induced by cavitation and, during the implosion stage, the bubble creates baroclinic vorticity and contributes to three-dimensional vorticity.
- the exposure to cavitation and/or implosion homogenizes the mixture of water, added minerals, additives and dissolved gases.
- Other processes that provide structuration or homogenize the mixture are ultrasonic mixing or exposure to a vacuum pressure difference, and can form a part of the devices and systems of this application.
- the water dispensing system 200 may further include a magnetizer 70, a gas supply 80, a cooling system 90, and a dispensing module 100.
- the structured water generator 60 minerals and/or additives may be added by the mineral supply 50, and MgO and H2 may be added by the mineral reactor 52. Additionally or alternatively, the gas supply 80 may provide H 2 to the mixer 54. As described above, the mixer 54 (e.g., cyclone mixer) may mix, in addition to the H2 from the gas supply 80, H 2 and MgO received from the mineral reactor 52, minerals and/or additives added from the mineral supply 50, and water received form the water filtration system 200F or the water supply source 10. The mixture from the 54 may then be output to the structured water generator 60 to perform the structuration process in accordance with the present disclosure.
- the mixer 54 e.g., cyclone mixer
- the water may be then magnetized by the magnetizer 70 with, for example, neodymium magnets, then gases such as oxygen, hydrogen or carbon dioxide may be added, and the structured water may be cooled before being dispensed to a container for the final consumer.
- the magnetizer 70 may comprise any magnetization means that generates a magnetic field preferably strong enough to configure the magnetic field of the water in a desired orientation.
- any suitable magnetization means can be used, including but not limited to magnets of metals, such as iron (Fe), cobalt (Co), nickel (Ni), rare earth metals, combinations and alloys thereof; naturally magnetic minerals that are called “calamites” that are composed mostly of iron; and/or electromagnets.
- the magnetizer 70 may comprise neodymium magnets. The arrangement of magnets in the magnetizer is not limited, and any suitable arrangement can be used.
- the magnetizer 70 aligns the water molecules by generating an electromagnetic field in a conductive material that produces magnetization by induction.
- the cooling system 90 may be arranged to be part of a condenser and/or to maintain a suitable temperature for the structuration of water and/or to cool the final product before being discharged from the water dispensing system 200. Further, the cooling system 90 may comprise any suitable means for cooling a fluid, including but not limited an air-cooled system, a water-cooled system, a thermoelectric cooler, an electric cooler, and the like. [0405] Still referring to FIG. 18, in addition to providing H 2 to the mixer 54, the gas supply 80 may provide one or more gases such as oxygen, hydrogen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, or a combination thereof to the water discharged from the magnetizer 70.
- gases such as oxygen, hydrogen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, or a combination thereof to the water discharged from the magnetizer 70.
- CO 2 may be provided to produce carbonated drinks (e.g., sparkling water), and oxygen may be added to provide more stable and longer lasting structured water.
- the gasified water may then be cooled by flowing through the cooling system 90 and dispensed through the dispensing module 100 and into a container (not shown in this figure for clarify of illustration).
- the water dispensing system 200 may optionally include an additional disinfector 42.
- the additional disinfector 42 may be similar to the disinfector 40 described above.
- the disinfector 42 may disinfect or sterilize the water output from the magnetizer 70 before being input to the cooling system 90. All the elements controlled and energized by a power supply system (not shown in this figure for clarity of illustration) and a controller 110.
- FIG. 20 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a water dispensing system 300, according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure.
- the water dispensing system 300 may include the same or similar components as describe in the water dispensing system 200 shown in FIGS.18 and 19.
- the descriptions of the same components shown in FIGS.18 and 19 are omitted with respect to FIG.20 for brevity and clarity of explanation. Still referring to FIG.
- the water dispensing system 300 may include the water supply source 10 that may include, additionally or alternatively, a direct supply 11 from a water supply network and/or a condensing-collector 12, in which atmospheric moisture is condensed, collected and stored.
- the water dispensing system 300 may use only one of the direct supply 11 or the condensing-collector 12.
- the water dispensing system 300 may use both direct supply 11 and the condensing-collector 12 simultaneously, sequentially, or alternatively together, depending on the availability of water and/or desired amount of water to be processed by the structured water generator 60.
- FIG. 21 illustrates one exemplary embodiment of a water dispensing system 400, according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure.
- the water dispensing system 400 may include the same or similar components as describe in the water dispensing systems 200 and 300 shown in FIGS.18-20. The description of the same components shown in FIGS.18- 20 are omitted with respect to FIG.21 for brevity and clarity of explanation. Still referring to FIG.
- the water dispensing system 400 may include the gas supply 80 that may include, additionally or alternatively, a first gas supply module 81 and a second gas supply module 82 that may generate or store gases, including but not limited to, oxygen, hydrogen, carbon dioxide and/or nitrogen.
- the gas supply 80 may include means, structures or devices for producing (e.g., hydrogen generation cells, Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Cells) or separating gases, such as electrolysis or other processes, and means for gas storage, such as cylinders or pressurized tanks.
- CO2 may be provided to produce carbonated drinks (e.g., , and oxygen may be added to the water to provide more stable and longer lasting structured water.
- FIG. 22 illustrates one exemplary embodiment of a water dispensing system 500, according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure.
- the water dispensing system 500 may include the same or similar components as describe in the water dispensing systems 200- 400 shown in FIGS. 18-21. The description of the same components shown in FIGS. 18-21 are omitted with respect to FIG.22 for brevity and clarity of explanation.
- the water dispensing system 500 may include a condensing-collector 12 coupled, directly or indirectly, between the water filtration system 200F and the structured water generator 60.
- the condensing-collector 12 which condenses and collects atmospheric moisture, functions as a cooling system that sends condensed water from the air to the input of the water filter 20 through plumbing 121.
- the condensing-collector 12 may provide water to the structured water generator 60 without being filtered by the water filtration system F.
- the water condensed from the condensing-collector 12 may be sent directly to the structured water generator 60.
- the water dispensing system 500 including the additional condensing-collector 12 and plumbing 121 may operate in the similar manner as described in reference to the water dispensing systems 200-400 in FIGS.18-21.
- FIG. 23 is a schematic illustration of one exemplary arrangement of the components of a water dispensing system 600.
- the water dispensing system 600 may include the same or similar components as describe in the water dispensing systems 200-500 shown in FIGS.18- 22, in accordance with one or more aspects of the present disclosure. The description of the same components shown in FIGS. 18-22 are omitted with respect to FIG. 16 for brevity and clarity of explanation.
- FIG. 23 shows the locations in the connection pipes where injection pumps P1, P2, and P3 can be located to drive the water under treatment to be discharged.
- the pumps P1, P2, and P3 may provide suitable pressures to communicate fluid (e.g., water) to and from various components of the water dispensing system 600.
- fluid e.g., water
- FIGS. 24A and 24B are illustrations of a water dispensing system 700, incorporating one or more aspects of the water dispensing systems 200-600 described in reference to FIGS. 18-23 above.
- FIG.24A depicts a front view of the water dispensing system 700
- FIG.24B depicts an exploded view of the water dispensing system 700.
- the water dispensing system 700 may include a housing 701 and a water supply source 710 arranged adjacent to or coupled, directly or indirectly, to the housing 701.
- the water supply source 710 may be, for example, an atmospheric humidity collector, which condenses and collects the water contained in atmospheric humidity.
- the atmospheric humidity collector can include a cooling system that uses radial or axial fans under thermoelectric coolers, or any other cooling means.
- the atmospheric humidity collector can alternatively or additionally comprise a fixed- bed steam absorption system that is filled with carbon nanotubes, fullerene and other allotropic forms of carbon that are connected to a helical condenser with a nozzle system that generates a difference in pressure that absorbs steam and improves the process of condensation.
- the water dispensing system 700 may include, for example, in the housing 701, a fluid storage 702, and a water filtration system 700F.
- the water filtration system 700F may include, as disclosed in the foregoing embodiments, the water filter 20, the reverse osmosis filter 30, and/or the disinfector 40. Further, the water filtration system 700F may include, additionally or alternatively, a nanometric filter.
- the water structuration system may include a mineral reactor (or MgPLUS unit) 752, a structured water generator 760, a mixer 754, and a mineral supply 750.
- the structured water generator 760 may also include a vortex structuring system (later described in detail in FIGS. 24C-G).
- the mineral supply 750 may include one or more pumps to maintain the homogeneity of the desired mineral mixture in the water.
- the water collected by the water supply source 710 e.g., water supply source 10 and/or condensing-collector 12
- the collected or stored water in the fluid storage 702 may then be sent to the water filtration system 700F (e.g., the water filter 20, the reverse osmosis filter 30, the disinfector a nanometric filter) to filter or purify the water, in accordance with one or more aspects of the present disclosure.
- the structured water generator 760 may also receive minerals dispensed from the mineral supply 750.
- the mineral supply 750 may add minerals and/or additives to the water in the structured water generator 760 via a mineral input.
- the trace elements can include, but are not limited to, calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), iron (Fe), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), selenium (Se), one or more amino acids selected from biotin (vitamin B7), folic acid (vitamin B9), thiamine (vitamin B1), riboflavin (vitamin B2), pyridoxine (vitamin B6), cobalamine (vitamin B12), L-alanine, L-valine, L- isoleucine, L-citrulline, L-glutamine, theanine, and the like, and any suitable metabolite of essential amino acids, such as hydroxymethylbutyrate or ⁇ -hydroxy ⁇ -methylbutyrate, and the like.
- the water dispensing system 700 may comprise a feeder and a discharger (not shown in this figure for clarity of illustration and explanation).
- the feeder can be any suitable means for feeding a fluid to the water dispensing system 700, including but not limited to a pipe, a tube, a valve, a connecting part, and the like, and can be made of any suitable material.
- the discharger can be any suitable means for discharging a fluid from the water dispensing system 700, including but not limited to a pipe, a tube, a valve, a connecting part, and the like, and can be made of any suitable material.
- the feeder and the discharger can be formed integrally with the other components in the water dispensing system 700 or can be formed separately and connected to the water dispensing system 700 through one or more connecting means.
- connecting means include flanges, adhesives, welding, and the like.
- the filtered water from the water filtration system 700F may be provided to the mineral reactor 752 and the mixer 754.
- the mineral reactor 752 may produce H2 and MgO to be sent to the structured water generator 760.
- the mineral reactor 752 may include the container 52A, the motor 52D, the rotator 52B, and a housing 52C.
- the rotator 52B may be a screw-type mixing device (or auger, drill, screw rod, etc.) attached to the motor 52D.
- Magnesium may be stored in the container 52A.
- the magnesium stored in the container 52A may be mixed with water by the rotator 52B, as shown in FIG.19.
- the reactor (not shown in this figure for clarity of illustration and may then produce MgO and H2, which may then be sent to the mixer 754 to be mixed with minerals, additives and/or additional H 2 , in accordance with the present disclosure.
- the speed of the mixer 754 (e.g., cyclone mixer) may depend on the desired amount and quality of the water being processed in the structured water generator 760.
- an average speed of the water in the mixer 754 may be set at 10 meters/second and the pressure may be 45 psi. However, the speed and the pressure may be varied, based on the Bernoulli’s principle and the desired amount of MgO and H 2 output from the mineral reactor 752.
- the amount of minerals and/or additives added to the mineral reactor 752 and the minerals and/or additives received by the structured water generator 760 from the mineral supply 750 may vary to produce the structured water in accordance with this disclosure. For example, the amount of minerals and additives necessary for one 12 ounce bottle of water may be different from two 12 ounce bottles of water.
- one or more minerals and/or additives received by the structured water generator 760 from the mineral supply 750 can assist in inducing cavitation and/or agitation in the structured water generator 760.
- the structuring process of the structured water generator 760 is described further in detail hereinafter.
- the water from the mixer 754 may be provided to the structured water generator 760 to change the energy structure of the water, by means of agitation and then exposed to cavitation, and subsequent implosion.
- the mineral and additives may be added to the structured water generator 760 from the mineral supply 750.
- the structured water generator 760 may be any device or means that can provoke sufficient cavitation, implosion and/or agitation in the water to induce structuration of the water.
- the structured water generator 760 may include, as described above, various input and output means to introduce apt-to-drink water, minerals and additives and elements that induce cavitation and/or agitation such as spinning device coupled to the structured water generator 760.
- the structured water generator 760 may comprise a rotating and translating device (i.e.
- FIGS. 24C-E show an exemplary implementation for the structured water generator 760 including the rotating and translating mechanism.
- the structured water generator 760 may include a housing (or a bracket or frame) 761.
- the structured water generator 760 may include a motor 763, a first wheel 764, a second wheel 768, and a belt 765 that is fitted into the groove of each of the first wheel 764 and the second wheel 768, as shown in FIGS. 24C and 24D.
- the combination of the first wheel 764, the second wheel 768, and the belt 765 may be referred to as a rotation generator.
- the first wheel 764 and the second wheel 768 may have different diameters to multiply the speed or torque generated by the pully system.
- the first wheel 764 may be a 6-inches wheel
- the second wheel may be a 4-inches wheel, but are not limited thereto, and any suitable size and number of wheels can be used in the rotation generator.
- the motor 763 that is coupled to the first wheel 764 that rotates to provide sufficient rotational and translational movements of the structured water generator 760 at a frequency greater than 300 Hz.
- the motor 763 may include, as shown in FIG. 24E, a rotation element 765A in a housing 766C of the motor 763.
- the rotation element 765A may include one or more magnets 766D that facilitates the rotation of the rotation element 765A.
- the motor 763 may include one or more coils for generating a magnetic field to generate rotational force against the one or more magnets 766D.
- the motor 763 may include a shaft 765B that may be connected to the first wheel 764 to rotate of the first wheel 764 for facilitating the structuration process in accordance with the present disclosure. [0420] Referring back to FIG.
- the structured water generator 760 may comprise a conical-shaped (or spiral-shaped) container (or tank) 762 having an input opening 766, which may be coupled, directly or indirectly, to the mixer 754, structured water generator 760, mineral supply 750, and/or water supply source 710 to receive desired fluid and/or minerals to facilitate structuration of water in accordance with one or more aspects of the present disclosure.
- the conical-shaped container 762 may be, for example, a helical-spiral-shaped tube (i.e. a tube that has the form of a helical spiral).
- the structured water generator 760 may comprise an output opening 769 to output water from the conical-shaped container 762.
- the conical-shaped container 762 may have a capacity of 15 to 50 liters.
- the structured water generator 760 may include a shaft 767, which may include rods (or blades) that are connected to one or more internal surfaces of the conical-shaped container 762, as shown in FIG. 24C.
- the shaft 767 may be connected to the motor 763 that rotates at high revolutions to generate a vortex, which allows the water to produce the phenomenon of cavitation and consequently an implosion of each bubble generated in the conical-shaped container 762.
- the one or more screws and nuts, as well as other suitable fastening elements may be utilized to securely arrange the components of the structured water generator 760 in the housing 761.
- the components of the structured water generator 760 shown in FIGS. 24C an 24D may be attached or coupled to the housing 761 in the manner sufficient to support translational and rotational movements of the conical- shaped container 762 at high speeds.
- the translational and rotational movement will be described with reference to FIG. 24D.
- the translational and rotational movements of the conical-shaped container 762 allows the water molecules in the conical-shaped container 762 to reach temperatures above 5000 K. In some embodiments, the temperatures could triple depending on the energy generated from the translation and rotational movements.
- the onset of cavitation exhibits a great dependence on the coherent structure of directed flow, which is organized as paired (or concentric) vortex rings shown in FIGS. 24F and 24G.
- cavitation/implosion may continuously occur in the nucleus of the vortex, indicating a strong correlation between said cavitation/implosion and vortex dynamics.
- the stretching of the vortex may be the dominant factor, responsible for the growth of the vortex and the elliptical shape of the cavitation ring.
- the dilation term could produce enhancement or suppression of local vorticity, depending on the volumetric variation induced by cavitation and, during the implosion stage, the bubbles create baroclinic vorticity and contribute to three-dimensional vorticity.
- the exposure to cavitation and/or implosion homogenize the mix.
- structuration or homogenization of the mix may be achieved through ultrasonic mixing or exposure to a vacuum pressure difference.
- the periodic functioning of the implosion structure together with the temporal evolution of large eddies, vorticity may be separated into, for example, the following 9 stages: initiation, collision, growth, cavitation cloud, loss of coherence, cavitation cloud growth, collision, implosion and water restructuring.
- flow rate necessary to start the water restructuring process may be in the range between 30 m/s to 300 m/s.
- the water dispensing system 700 may include a magnetizer 770 and a dispensing module 705.
- the magnetizer 770 may include, for example, any means or device that generates a magnetic field sufficient to configure the magnetic field of the water in a desired manner.
- the magnetizer 770 may include, but not limited thereto, neodymium magnets or other magnetization means, such as one, or a combination, of the following: magnets of metals such as iron (Fe), cobalt (Co), and/or nickel (Ni); naturally magnetic minerals that are called “calamites” that are composed mostly of iron; and/or electromagnets.
- magnets of metals such as iron (Fe), cobalt (Co), and/or nickel (Ni)
- naturally magnetic minerals that are called “calamites” that are composed mostly of iron
- electromagnets electromagnets.
- the arrangement of magnets of neodymium, or other materials may be arranged in the water dispensing system 700, is in accordance with the desired design or functionality of water dispensing system. Additionally or alternatively, the magnetizer 770 may align the water molecules by generating an electromagnetic field in a conductive material that produces magnetization by induction.
- the water dispensing system 700 may include, in the housing 701, a gas supply including, for example, at least one of a H 2 storage 706, an O 2 storage 707, and a CO2 storage 708, a hydrogen generation cell 712, or a combination thereof.
- the water dispensing system 700 may also include a cooling system 790, a main control system 711, a compressor 709, and a UV filter 704.
- the gas supply may add one or more gasses (e.g., oxygen, hydrogen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, or a combination thereof) to the water that may be treated by the structured water generator 760.
- the gas supply may include means or structure (e.g., hydrogen generation cell 712) to perform separation of water into gaseous oxygen and hydrogen using electrolysis or other processes, and means or structure for gas storage, such as cylinders or pressurized tanks.
- the UV filter 704 may disinfect or sterilize the structured water from processed from the structured water generator 760.
- FIG.24B depicts an exploded view of the water dispensing system 700 according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 24B illustrates one exemplary arrangement of the components of the water dispensing system 700.
- FIG.24B includes the same or similar components as describe in the water dispensing system 700 shown in FIG. 24A, the descriptions of the same components shown in FIG.
- the water dispensing system 700 of FIGS.24A and 24B may comprise various feeders and/or dischargers coupled to various components of the water dispensing system 700 shown in FIG. 24B, to facilitate operation of the water dispensing system 700, in accordance with one or more aspects of the present disclosure.
- the feeders can be any suitable means for providing fluids, minerals, and/or other materials necessary to facilitate operation of the water dispensing system 700, including but not limited to a pipe, a tube, a valve, a connecting part, and the like, and can be made of any suitable material.
- the dischargers can be any suitable means for discharging fluids, minerals, and/or other materials necessary to facilitate operation of the water dispensing system 700, including but not limited to a pipe, a tube, a valve, a connecting part, and the like, and can be made of any suitable material.
- One or more of the feeder and the discharger can be formed integrally with the water dispensing system 700 or can be formed separately and connected to the water dispenser through a connecting means.
- Non-limiting examples of connecting means include flanges, adhesives, welding, and the like.
- Figures 25A and 25B are illustrations of a large-scale water dispensing system 800.
- the water dispensing system 800 may include a water filtration system 800F, a housing 801, a fluid storage 802, a UV filter 804, a dispenser 805, an H 2 storage 806, an O 2 storage 807, CO2 storage 808, a hydrogen generating 809, a water supply source 810, a main control system 811, a hydrogen generation cell 812, a mineral supply 850, a mineral reactor (or MgPLUS unit) 852, a mixer 854, a structured water generator 860, a magnetizer 870, and a cooling system 890.
- a water filtration system 800F a housing 801, a fluid storage 802, a UV filter 804, a dispenser 805, an H 2 storage 806, an O 2 storage 807, CO2 storage 808, a hydrogen generating 809, a water supply source 810, a main control system 811, a hydrogen generation cell 812, a mineral supply 850, a mineral reactor (or MgPLUS unit) 852, a mixer 854, a structured water generator 860
- FIGS. 25A and 25B are illustrations of a compact version of a water dispensing system 900, according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure.
- the water dispensing system 900 may include a water filtration system 900F, a housing 901, a fluid storage 902, a UV filter 904, a dispenser 905, an H 2 storage 906, an O 2 storage 907, CO 2 storage 908, a water supply source 910, a main control system 911, a hydrogen generation cell 912, a mineral supply 950, a mineral reactor (or MgPLUS unit) 903, a mixer 951, a structured water generator 960, a magnetizer 970, and a cooling system 990.
- the size, shape, and placement (or arrangement) of the components shown in FIGS. 26A and 26B may be different from the components of the water dispensing systems 700 and 800 shown in FIGS.
- FIG.26A is an exploded view of the compact water dispensing system 900
- FIG. 26B is a perspective view of the large-scale water dispensing system 800.
- FIGS.26B and 26C illustrate the components of the water dispensing system 900 and the water supply source 910. The components in the water supply source 910 may be incorporated into the water supply sources of the systems 200-800 in FIGS.
- the water supply source 910 may be a condensation and extraction system.
- the water supply source 910 can comprise an optimized condensation system with an extraction system that allows capturing water from the atmosphere by two main elements, a condensation system and an extraction system.
- the water supply source 910 a condensation system housing 930, a cooling system 932, and a steam absorber 933, and a condenser 934.
- the cooling system 932 may be a semiconductor-based electronic component that functions as a small heat pump based on the Peltier effect. By applying a low DC electrical voltage to it, one side of the device will be cooled while the other side will be heated simultaneously.
- the steam absorber 933 may be a fixed-bed steam absorber, which absorbs steam, that is filled with carbon nanotubes, fullerene and other allotropic forms of carbon that are connected to the condenser 934.
- the condenser 934 may be a helical-spiral-shaped housing, and the condenser 934 may be connected to a nozzle system 935, which improves the process of condensation.
- the cooling system 932 e.g., thermoelectric cooler
- the condenser 934 e.g., helical-spiral-shaped housing
- the condenser 934 can be located above an air flow that is injected by an extractor for condensation.
- the water supply source 910 may also include an air extractor 936, and a storage container 937.
- Figure 27 is a cutaway view of area 2000A of the water dispensing system 700, and shows the attachment of the structured water generator 760 to the water dispensing system 700, and illustrates the movement of the various parts, for example, the conical-shaped (or spiral-shaped) container (or tank) 762, during the cavitation process.
- the water dispensing system 700 includes a primary fastening system 2001, a rotation element 2065A, an input opening 2066, one or more magnets 2066D (high energy solid), a housing 2066C for the rotation element 2065A, a secondary fastening system 2006, and a sealer 2007.
- the primary fastening system 2001 is a mechanical temporary fixing device that, by means of a torsional force, is responsible for joining the housing 2066C and the sealer 2007.
- the rotation element 2065A guides the rotational movement of the one or more magnets 2066D by conveying torque and force.
- the input opening 2066 includes a hole for injecting fluid, minerals and/or additives into the apparatus.
- the input opening 2066 is not limited, and any suitable input for materials to be added to the water dispensing system can be used.
- the one or more magnets 2066D energy solid are responsible for displacing fluid inside the structured water generator 760 at high speeds, which generates turbulent flow and current trajectories that can be derived in circular and helical forms, thereby generating an empty area where high pressures and high temperatures can be found inside the structured water generator 760.
- the one or more magnets 2066D (high energy solid) along with the sealer 2007 are also responsible for avoiding leaks produced at high pressures, which prevents depressurization and ensures a hermetic system within the water dispensing system 700, including the structured water generator 760, while also providing rigidity to the system.
- the secondary fastening system 2006 is a mechanical element that allows for the containment and fixing of removable elements.
- embodiments of the water dispensing systems of the present disclosure may include one or more filters or disinfectors.
- filters include inverse osmosis filters, reverse osmosis filters, activated carbon, filters that contain activated carbon, and the like. Any suitable filter or device can be used.
- disinfectors include ultra-violet light emission, ozone sources, and/or chemical disinfectants, including but not limited to chlorine. However, the use of chemical disinfectants is not preferred, as they can be harmful to health, or the consumer can prefer water without said chemicals.
- the water dispensing systems of the present disclosure can include an ion exchange filter that extracts any undesirable ions from various metallic compounds.
- the ion exchange filter can be selected to remove carbonates from the water source. Such carbonates are hard water salts that can form undesirable lime deposits on the interior walls of the various components of the water dispensing system.
- the ion exchange filter is not limited, and any suitable ion exchange filter can be used.
- the water dispensing systems of the present disclosure can additionally include cation exchange membranes when the water dispensing device includes a reverse osmosis filter to remove salts from the water being processed therein.
- FIG 28 depicts a flowchart of an exemplary method 2100 for producing structured water by a water dispensing system, in accordance with one or more aspects of the present disclosure.
- the water dispensing system performing the method 2100 may utilize any of the systems and components described above to FIGS.18-27 to produced structured water in accordance with the present disclosure.
- a water dispensing system device of the present disclosure may receive water via a water supply source.
- the water supply source may include a condenser, which may generate water from humidity in the atmosphere.
- the water received via the water supply source may be filtered by a water filtration system.
- the water from the water supply source may be transferred to a structured water generator.
- the water may also be transferred to a mixer and/or a mineral reactor (e.g., MgPLUS unit).
- the water transferred to the structured water generator, mixer, and/or the mineral reactor may be from the water supply source and/or from the water filtration system.
- the mineral reactor may generate MgO and H2 from the received water.
- the mixer, the mineral reactor, and/or a gas supply may transfer hydrogen to the structured water generator.
- the mixer may mix MgO and H 2 received from the mineral reactor with the filtered water received from the water filtration system.
- the mixer may mix any suitable water that does not require filtration with MgO and H 2 received from the mineral reactor.
- the mixer may mix any suitable water and H 2 received from a gas supply. In some embodiments, the mixer may mix, with any suitable water, MgO and H2 received from the mineral reactor and H2 received from a gas supply. In one embodiment, a mineral supply may transfer one or more minerals and/or additives to the structured water generator. For example, the minerals and/or additives may be the same as disclosed in the foregoing embodiments. [0436] Still referring to FIG. 28, at step 2108, the structured water generator may generate structured water by inducing cavitation and agitation in the water transferred to the structured water generator.
- the water may be transferred to the structured water generator from the water received from the water supply source, the water filtration system and/or a fluid mixture may be received from the mixer.
- the cavitation and agitation may be generated by a vortex generator of the structured water generator.
- the vortex generator may be configured to rotate at, for example, 3600 rpm to generate an average linear speed of water of about 30 m/s to about 60 m/s, and preferably 50 m/s. Further, the vortex generator may be configured to maintain an internal pressure that is less than 2 kPa absolute. In another embodiment, the vortex generator may be configured to generate an average linear speed of water at 10 m/s, and may be configured to maintain an internal pressure of 45 psi.
- the structured water may structurize the filtered water received from the water filtration system and/or the fluid mixture received from the mixer.
- the structured water generator may structurize only the fluid mixture received from the mixer.
- structured water generator may structurize any suitable water received from the water supply source, water filtration system, and/or the mixer with one or more minerals received from the mineral supply.
- a magnetizer may magnetize the structured water output from the structured water generator.
- the magnetizer may generate a magnetic field to rearrange the molecules in the structured water to be close to each other to yield a better tasting and longer lasting structured water.
- a UV filter may disinfect or sterilize the structured water that is magnetized and/or the gas supply may add one or more gases to the structured water that is magnetized.
- the one or more gases may include oxygen, hydrogen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, or a combination thereof.
- a cooling system may cool the structured water that is magnetized to a desired temperature.
- a dispenser may dispense the structured water that is magnetized to a user.
- a main control system may automatically or manually facilitate the water structuration method in accordance with the present disclosure, including method 2100.
- the water dispensing system of the present disclosure may include one or more user interfaces.
- the user interfaces may be a display, knob, button, lever, touchscreen, and/or any other suitable input terminal configured to receive user inputs for initiating the water structuration process of the present disclosure.
- the main control system may be connected, directly or indirectly, to the components of the water dispensing system of the present disclosure to facilitate electrical and mechanical control and/or actuation of the components of the water dispensing system for performing the structuring and dispensing of the structured water.
- the main control system may include one or more processors and instructions executable by the one or more processors that may be stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium.
- non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions that, when executed by one or more processors, configure and/or cause or more processors to perform the computer- implemented method.
- non-transitory computer-readable medium include RAM, ROM, solid-state storage media (e.g., solid state drives), optical storage media (e.g., optical discs), and magnetic storage media (e.g., hard disk drives).
- a non-transitory computer- readable medium may be part of the memory of a computer system or separate from any computer system.
- the dissolved hydrogen in the structured water is obtained from a mineral reactor (or MgPLUS unit), a gas supply, or any other available source of gaseous hydrogen, as described herein.
- a mineral reactor or MgPLUS unit
- the hydrogen dissolved in the aqueous beverage of this invention can be added to the water dispensing system from one or more of the mineral reactors (or MgPLUS unit), the gas supply, or any other available source of gaseous hydrogen in any reasonable amount thereof.
- the gas supply may include means, structures or devices for producing (e.g., hydrogen generation cells, Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Cells) or separating gases, such as electrolysis or other processes, and means for gas storage, such as cylinders or pressurized tanks, and any combination thereof.
- PEM Proton Exchange Membrane
- about 50% of the hydrogen added to the water dispensing system is generated by the mineral reactor (or MgPLUS unit) and a remaining 50% of the hydrogen added to the water dispensing system is generated by a hydrogen generation cell or the gas supply.
- An additional of hydrogen can also be added to the water dispensing system, for example, in an amount of about 20%, from a hydrogen storage to sustain the final amount of dissolved hydrogen in the aqueous beverage.
- 3 mg/L of hydrogen may be generated by the mineral reactor (or MgPLUS unit) and 3 mg/L of hydrogen may be generated by the hydrogen generation cell or the gas supply.
- an additional 1.0 to 2.0 mg/L of hydrogen may be added to the water dispensing system from a hydrogen storage.
- these amounts are not limited and the hydrogen can be added to the water dispensing system in any combination of amounts from the different hydrogen sources.
- Example 1 [0445] In a first exemplary embodiment, the components listed in Table 9 are added to the water dispensing system described herein in the listed amounts before the structuration process. [0446] Table 9 Component Concentration (mg/LH2O) [0447]
- Example 2 [0448] In a second exemplary embodiment, the components listed in Table 10 are added to the water dispensing system described herein in the listed amounts before the structuration process.
- Clark-type electrode was used to measure the amount of dissolved hydrogen in the aqueous beverage of this application.
- the Clark-type sensor electrode includes an electrochemical system of two electrodes – a reference electrode and a sensor anode, and the sensor is connected to a high sensitivity pico-ammeter where the anode is polarized against the internal reference. Driven by the external partial pressure, hydrogen dissolved in the beverage passes through the sensor tip membrane and oxidizes on the surface of the sensor anode. The pico-ammeter converts the resulting oxidation current into an electrical signal.
- the electrode is calibrated in reverse osmosis water according to the procedures required by the specific sensor, and then immersed in the aqueous beverage to measure the concentration of dissolved hydrogen.
- a calibration curve used to calculate the concentration of dissolved hydrogen as a function of the voltage reading of the Clark-type electrode used in the examples described herein is shown in FIG.7.
- the beverage of Example 4 was collected in a 900 ml bottle, and the bottle was then closed by hand. The closed bottle was sealed at room temperature (about 15°C) and normal atmospheric pressure (about 75 kPa).
- Table 13 shows the change in hydrogen concentration as a function of time. As shown by the results in Table 13, the dissolved hydrogen concentration is the highest at a temperature of 4°C. The concentration of the dissolved hydrogen is dependent on temperature, and decreases with an increase in the storage temperature.
- Table 14 Storage Time Temperature (°C) Signal (mV) Dissolved H2 ) [0464] Table 15 lists the dissolved hydrogen concentration over time. In this example, the water was collected from the water dispensing system and bottled in a glass container. As seen in Table 15, the dissolved hydrogen concentration is highest at 168 hours (7 days) after bottling, and decreases over time.
- the dissolved hydrogen concentration is at 1.65 mg/LH2O, which is higher than the equilibrium (saturation) concentration (1.57 mg/L) of hydrogen gas in water at a partial pressure of one atm.
- the results in Table 15 also show that when the structured water dispensed from the water dispensing system is collected and stored in a glass bottle, the concentration of dissolved hydrogen is significantly higher (3.46 mg/L) compared to the concentration of dissolved hydrogen in water that is collected and bottled in a plastic container (1.56 mg/L). This can be attributed to the different porosity of glass and plastic bottles. Glass having lower porosity is able to retain the dissolved concentration within the container at a higher amount than plastic.
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